Blackstone, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blackstone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blackstone and Nottoway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nottoway County numbers.
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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
What stands out in Nottoway County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nottoway County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Blackstone since 2015, this page uses Nottoway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
71% of truck crash reports in Nottoway County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of Blackstone since 2015: US-460 (2) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Blackstone fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nottoway County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
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 |
Blackstone at a glance
| Population | 3,344 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 744 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23824) | $55,599 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23824) | $223,191 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blackstone
How common are truck crashes in Blackstone?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Nottoway County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 49 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blackstone?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Nottoway County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blackstone?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nottoway County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blackstone compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nottoway County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blackstone?
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.