Powhatan County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Powhatan 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
13 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powhatan County compares with Virginia
Powhatan County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powhatan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powhatan County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Powhatan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Powhatan County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.5%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Powhatan County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Powhatan County happened on CR-711 (2) and US-60 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Powhatan County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Powhatan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Powhatan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Powhatan County) |
|---|---|
| CR-711 | 2 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powhatan County) |
|---|---|
| Anderson Hwy | 21 |
| Anderson Highway | 20 |
| Giles Bridge Rd | 6 |
| Maidens Rd | 5 |
| Dorset Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Road | 4 |
| Genito Rd | 3 |
Powhatan County at a glance
| Population | 32,392 |
| Land area | 260.2 sq mi |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $110,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powhatan 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Powhatan County
How many truck crashes happen in Powhatan County?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Powhatan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 50 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Powhatan County?
Truck crashes in Powhatan County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Powhatan County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powhatan County since 2015, 8.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Powhatan County compare with Virginia?
Powhatan County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Powhatan County?
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.