Lunenburg County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lunenburg 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
8 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lunenburg County compares with Virginia
Lunenburg County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lunenburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lunenburg County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 12.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Lunenburg County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lunenburg County: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lunenburg County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 16.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lunenburg County since 2015: CR-643 (1), SR-138 (1) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 13.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Lunenburg County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lunenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lunenburg County) |
|---|---|
| CR-643 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lunenburg County) |
|---|---|
| SR-635 | 6 |
| SR-40 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-626 | 3 |
| Rt. 138 | 2 |
| SR-670 | 2 |
| SR-688 | 2 |
| SR-723 | 2 |
Lunenburg County at a glance
| Population | 12,060 |
| Land area | 431.7 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,078 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lunenburg 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +39% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +50% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lunenburg County
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Questions fleets ask about Lunenburg County
How many truck accidents are there in Lunenburg County?
Lunenburg County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lunenburg County?
The worst month is May: 15.3% of truck crashes in Lunenburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lunenburg County?
Since 2015, Lunenburg County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 13.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Lunenburg County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lunenburg County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lunenburg County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.