Templeton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Templeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Templeton 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.
What stands out in Prince George County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Templeton 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
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Templeton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-460 (3), SR-40 (2) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Templeton fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; 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
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-95 | 6 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Mu-9013 Halifax Rd | 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 |
Templeton at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23805) | $60,807 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23805) | $235,943 |
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. 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 Templeton
How many truck crashes happen in Templeton?
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 Templeton?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Templeton: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Templeton?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Prince George County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Templeton?
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 Templeton compare with Virginia?
Prince George County records 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Templeton?
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.