Burkeville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burkeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burkeville 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Nottoway County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nottoway County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
Burkeville had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nottoway County numbers.
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
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Burkeville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.5% 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.
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 | 3 |
| US-360 | 2 |
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 |
Burkeville at a glance
| Population | 419 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 419 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23922) | $62,425 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23922) | $154,165 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burkeville
How common are truck crashes in Burkeville?
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nottoway County (49 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Burkeville?
Since 2015, US-460 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burkeville: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burkeville?
August has the most truck crashes in Nottoway County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burkeville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Nottoway County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Burkeville compare with Virginia?
Nottoway County records 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burkeville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.