Prince George County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prince George 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
4 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prince George County compares with Virginia
Prince George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Prince George County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Prince George County at a glance: 1 in 108 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince George County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-295 (3), US-460 (2) and CR-629 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Prince George County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Prince George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Prince George County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince George County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 84 |
| I-295 | 48 |
| County Dr | 33 |
| I-95 South | 16 |
| I-95 North | 13 |
| Prince George Dr | 8 |
| I-295 North | 6 |
| Courtland Rd | 5 |
Prince George County at a glance
| Population | 43,589 |
| Land area | 265.3 sq mi |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,506 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince George 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | +121% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Prince George County
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Questions fleets ask about Prince George County
How common are truck crashes in Prince George County?
Prince George County has had 442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Prince George County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Prince George County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George County?
May has the most truck crashes in Prince George County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prince George County?
Since 2015, Prince George County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Prince George County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince George County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Prince George 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.