King William County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King William County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King William County compares with Virginia
King William County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King William County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King William County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, King William County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
King William County at a glance: 1 in 9 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in King William County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-30 leads in King William County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-0618 (1), CR-604 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 10.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for King William County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King William County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in King William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in King William County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 3 |
| CR-0618 | 1 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King William County) |
|---|---|
| King William Rd | 11 |
| King William Road | 11 |
| Rt 30/ King William Rd | 6 |
| Rt 30 King William Rd | 4 |
| Rt 30/ King William Rd. | 4 |
| King William Rd. | 3 |
| Richmond Tappahannock Hwy | 3 |
| 14Th St | 2 |
King William County at a glance
| Population | 19,232 |
| Land area | 273.9 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $93,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King William 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +72% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in King William County
ZIP codes in King William County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about King William County
How common are truck crashes in King William County?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King William County (69 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in King William County?
Since 2015, SR-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in King William County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in King William County?
June has the most truck crashes in King William County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in King William County?
Since 2015, King William County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 10.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in King William County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King William County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in King William County?
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.