Disputanta, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Disputanta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Disputanta and Prince George County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prince George County numbers.
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). It runs above Virginia on 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
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince George County. They injured 208 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Disputanta had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Prince George County numbers.
91% of truck crash reports in Prince George County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
US-460 leads within 10 miles of Disputanta with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (3), CR-602 (1) and CR-629 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Disputanta fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George County.
- Check whether your routes use US-460, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Prince George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-295 | 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 |
Disputanta at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23842) | $103,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23842) | $280,353 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Disputanta
How many truck accidents are there in Disputanta?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Disputanta?
US-460 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Disputanta since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Disputanta?
Truck crashes in Prince George County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Disputanta?
Since 2015, Prince George County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Disputanta compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince George County has 89.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Disputanta?
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.