Buckhall, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckhall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckhall and Prince William County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prince William County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Prince William County compares with Virginia
Prince William County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince William County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Prince William County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Buckhall: SR-234 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckhall: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince William County since 2015: 1,279 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Buckhall since 2015, this page uses Prince William County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
86% of truck crash reports in Prince William County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-234 leads within 10 miles of Buckhall with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-66 (3), SR-28 (3) and SR-123 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 82 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Buckhall fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince William County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-234; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 4 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-1781 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince William County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 484 |
| Prince William Parkway | 134 |
| I-95 South | 112 |
| Dumfries Road | 98 |
| I-95 North | 78 |
| Lee Highway | 62 |
| I-66 East | 53 |
| Sudley Road | 50 |
Buckhall at a glance
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 20111) | $113,879 |
| Median home value (ZIP 20111) | $476,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince William 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 | 58 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 132 | +130% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 186 | +41% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 246 | +32% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 246 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckhall
How many truck accidents are there in Buckhall?
2,562 truck crashes have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 1,279 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buckhall?
SR-234 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buckhall since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buckhall?
Truck crashes in Prince William County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Buckhall?
Since 2015, Prince William County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buckhall compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince William County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buckhall?
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.