Central Garage, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Garage: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Garage and King William County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use King William County numbers.
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 |
King William County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in King William County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Central Garage had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use King William County numbers.
70% of truck crash reports in King William County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Within this area, US-360 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-0618 (1), CR-604 (1) and CR-629 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 10.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Central Garage fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-0618 | 1 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 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 |
Central Garage at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23106) | $59,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23106) | $315,549 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Garage
How many truck crashes happen in Central Garage?
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 Central Garage?
NHTSA data shows US-360 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Central Garage since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central Garage?
June has the most truck crashes in King William County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Central Garage?
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 Central Garage compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, King William County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Central Garage?
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.