Prince Edward County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prince Edward 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 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prince Edward County compares with Virginia
Prince Edward County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince Edward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince Edward County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Prince Edward County sits below Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Prince Edward County: 5.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Prince Edward County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Prince Edward County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (3) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Prince Edward County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince Edward County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Prince Edward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Prince Edward County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince Edward County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 29 |
| Rt 360 Patrick Henry Hwy | 5 |
| Rt. 360 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 5 |
| SR-360 | 5 |
| Rt 460 Prince Edward Hwy | 4 |
| Rt. 460 | 4 |
| Rt. 460(E) | 3 |
Prince Edward County at a glance
| Population | 22,276 |
| Land area | 349.9 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,687 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince Edward 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -11% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Prince Edward County
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Questions fleets ask about Prince Edward County
How many truck crashes happen in Prince Edward County?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince Edward County (65 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince Edward County?
The worst month is May: 14.8% of truck crashes in Prince Edward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prince Edward County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Prince Edward County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince Edward County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Prince Edward County?
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.