Northampton County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northampton 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
6.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with Virginia
Northampton County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Northampton County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 804.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Northampton County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Northampton County: US-13 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Northampton County.
Overview
Northampton County has recorded 1,012 truck crashes since 2015, with 499 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Northampton County is US-13, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Northampton County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 9 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 71 |
| I-664 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 East | 44 |
| SR-13 | 42 |
| I-64 East | 33 |
| Interstate 64 West | 28 |
| I-64 West | 27 |
| Interstate 664 North | 25 |
Northampton County at a glance
| Population | 12,004 |
| Land area | 211.7 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +71% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 81 | +464% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 114 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 114. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Northampton County
ZIP codes in Northampton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Northampton County
How common are truck crashes in Northampton County?
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (499 injured, 41 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Northampton County?
US-13 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Northampton County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Northampton County?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northampton County?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Northampton County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 804.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northampton County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Northampton 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.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.