Lake of the Woods, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake of the Woods: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake of the Woods and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Virginia
Orange County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Orange County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lake of the Woods at a glance: SR-3 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lake of the Woods since 2015; patterns below come from Orange County as a whole.
81% of truck crash reports in Orange County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-17 (2), CR-608 (1) and CR-663 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Lake of the Woods fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 5 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-608 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 19 |
| SR-3 | 16 |
| SR-522 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 6 |
| SR-231 | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Highway | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy | 5 |
Lake of the Woods at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22508) | $111,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22508) | $389,258 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +134% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake of the Woods
How many truck accidents are there in Lake of the Woods?
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (80 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake of the Woods?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake of the Woods?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lake of the Woods?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Lake of the Woods compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Orange County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake of the Woods?
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.