Kenbridge, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kenbridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kenbridge and Lunenburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lunenburg County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Virginia, Lunenburg County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lunenburg County at a glance: 1 in 8 garbage-truck share of crashes is 12.3%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lunenburg County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Kenbridge since 2015, this page uses Lunenburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Lunenburg County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (16.9%).
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kenbridge happened on CR-643 (1), SR-138 (1) and SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 13.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Kenbridge fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lunenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Kenbridge at a glance
| Population | 1,111 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23944) | $59,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23944) | $135,881 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kenbridge
How many truck crashes happen in Kenbridge?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lunenburg County (26 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenbridge?
May has the most truck crashes in Lunenburg County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kenbridge?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lunenburg County since 2015, 13.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Kenbridge compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lunenburg County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kenbridge?
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.