Nottoway County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nottoway 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
3 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nottoway County compares with Virginia
Nottoway County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nottoway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nottoway County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Nottoway County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Nottoway County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Nottoway County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Nottoway County since 2015: US-460 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Nottoway County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nottoway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nottoway County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nottoway County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 9 |
| North Main Street | 7 |
| Rt 307 (Holly Farms Rd) | 3 |
| Rt 360 (Patrick Henry Hwy) | 3 |
| Rt 460 (W Colonial Trl Hwy) | 3 |
| Holly Farms Road (Rt 307) | 2 |
| Rt 40 (Darvills Rd) | 2 |
| Rt 460 (Colonial Trail Hwy) | 2 |
Nottoway County at a glance
| Population | 15,632 |
| Land area | 314.4 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,686 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nottoway 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nottoway County
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Questions fleets ask about Nottoway County
How many truck crashes happen in Nottoway County?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Nottoway County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 49 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nottoway County?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Nottoway County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nottoway County?
Since 2015, Nottoway County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Nottoway County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nottoway County has 62.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nottoway County?
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.