King George, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King George: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in King George and King George County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use King George County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King George County compares with Virginia
King George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
King George County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for King George County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King George County. They injured 60 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in King George since 2015; patterns below come from King George County as a whole.
88% of truck crash reports in King George County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of King George with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for King George fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in King George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King George County) |
|---|---|
| Route 301 - James Madison Parkway | 7 |
| Rt 3/ Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Rt. 3 Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Kings Highway | 5 |
| Rt 301 / James Madison Pkwy | 5 |
| Rt 301/James Madison Pkwy | 4 |
| James Madison Parkway | 3 |
| Millbank Road | 3 |
King George at a glance
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22485) | $117,560 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22485) | $423,270 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King George County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +40% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about King George
How many truck accidents are there in King George?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King George County (60 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in King George?
SR-3 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of King George since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in King George?
June has the most truck crashes in King George County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in King George?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King George County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does King George compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, King George County has 45.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in King George?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.