Prince George, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prince George: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prince George 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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
Prince George County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Prince George had 33 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-295 leads within 10 miles of Prince George with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (3), US-460 (3) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Prince George fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Mu-9013 Halifax Rd | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 at a glance
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23875) | $74,543 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23875) | $266,172 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prince George
How common are truck crashes in Prince George?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince George County (208 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Prince George?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prince George: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prince George?
Truck crashes in Prince George County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prince George?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince George County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Prince George compare with Virginia?
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 Prince George?
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.