Victoria, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Victoria 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. 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 12.3%, vs 2.5% in 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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Victoria 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
Truck crashes peak in May (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 16.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Victoria 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 Victoria fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
Victoria at a glance
| Population | 1,743 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 619 per 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 |
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 Victoria
How many truck crashes happen in Victoria?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Lunenburg County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Victoria?
May has the most truck crashes in Lunenburg County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Victoria?
Since 2015, Lunenburg County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 13.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Victoria compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
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 Victoria?
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.