Lunenburg, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lunenburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lunenburg 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 |
Lunenburg County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for 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
Lunenburg County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
Lunenburg had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lunenburg County numbers.
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
May has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.9% of truck crashes.
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 Lunenburg happened on CR-643 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 13.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Lunenburg 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.
- 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 Lunenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-643 | 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 at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23974) | $51,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23974) | $139,386 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lunenburg
How many truck crashes happen in Lunenburg?
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?
Truck crashes in Lunenburg County peak in May, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lunenburg?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lunenburg County since 2015, 13.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lunenburg compared with Virginia?
Lunenburg County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lunenburg?
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.