Bull Run, Prince William County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bull Run, Prince William County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bull Run, Prince William County 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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bull Run, Prince William County: I-66 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bull Run: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince William County. They injured 1,279 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bull Run, Prince William County since 2015; patterns below come from Prince William County as a whole.
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
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-66 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-234 (4), SR-28 (3) and US-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bull Run, Prince William County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 5 |
| SR-234 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-705 | 1 |
| Liberia Ave | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-286 | 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 |
Bull Run, Prince William County at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 20109) | $89,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 20109) | $421,230 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bull Run, Prince William County
How many truck crashes happen in Bull Run, Prince William County?
Since 2015, 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince William County (1,279 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bull Run, Prince William County?
I-66 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bull Run since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bull Run, Prince William County?
August has the most truck crashes in Prince William County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bull Run, Prince William County?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bull Run, Prince William County compare with Virginia?
Prince William County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bull Run, Prince William County?
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.