Middlesex County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlesex 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
6 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with Virginia
Middlesex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Middlesex County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Middlesex County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Middlesex County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 1.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Middlesex County since 2015: SR-3 (1) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 9.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Middlesex County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| Rt. 33 | 4 |
| Route 17 / Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt.17/Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt. 17 / George Washington Mem. Hwy. | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Route 17 Business, General Puller Highway | 1 |
Middlesex County at a glance
| Population | 10,949 |
| Land area | 130.3 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,568 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +33% | 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Middlesex County
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Questions fleets ask about Middlesex County
How many truck crashes happen in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Middlesex County?
The worst month is September: 16.1% of truck crashes in Middlesex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middlesex County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, 9.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Middlesex County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Middlesex County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.