Manassas Park, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manassas Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manassas Park 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Prince William County: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince William County since 2015: 1,279 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Manassas Park 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.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Manassas Park happened on I-66 (4), SR-234 (4), SR-123 (2), SR-28 (2) and US-29 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Manassas Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince William County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| SR-234 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| Liberia Ave | 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 |
Manassas Park at a glance
| Population | 16,611 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5,475 per sq mi |
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 Manassas Park
How many truck accidents are there in Manassas Park?
Since 2015, 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince William County (1,279 injured, 36 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Manassas Park?
August has the most truck crashes in Prince William County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Manassas Park?
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 Manassas Park compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince William County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Manassas Park?
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.