Hopewell, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Prince George County is lower 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.
What stands out in Prince George County: 1 in 108 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Prince George County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hopewell since 2015, this page uses Prince George County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-295 leads within 10 miles of Hopewell with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (5), US-301 (2) and CR-618 (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 Hopewell fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George County.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Prince George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 1 |
| US-460 | 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 |
Hopewell at a glance
| Population | 22,970 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,218 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23860) | $62,141 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23860) | $206,231 |
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 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 Hopewell
How many truck crashes happen in Hopewell?
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 Hopewell?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hopewell?
Truck crashes in Prince George County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hopewell?
Since 2015, Prince George County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Hopewell 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hopewell?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.