Cheriton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheriton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cheriton and Northampton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northampton County numbers.
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 has lower values than Virginia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cheriton at a glance: US-13 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Cheriton since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northampton County since 2015: 499 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Cheriton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northampton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.7 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cheriton fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 5 |
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 |
Cheriton at a glance
| Population | 458 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 421 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23316) | $74,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23316) | $228,300 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 114 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cheriton
How many truck accidents are there in Cheriton?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 499 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cheriton?
US-13 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cheriton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cheriton?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cheriton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Northampton County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cheriton 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 Cheriton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.