Potomac Mills, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Potomac Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Potomac Mills 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Prince William County is lower 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 Potomac Mills: I-95 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Potomac Mills 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Potomac Mills 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
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Potomac Mills with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-617 (2), SR-123 (2) and SR-286 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across 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 Potomac Mills fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-1781 | 1 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| CR-641 Old Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 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 |
Potomac Mills at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22192) | $127,177 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22192) | $486,384 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Potomac Mills
How many truck crashes happen in Potomac Mills?
Prince William County has had 2,562 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,279 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Potomac Mills?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Potomac Mills since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Potomac Mills?
August has the most truck crashes in Prince William County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Potomac Mills?
Since 2015, Prince William County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Potomac Mills compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince William County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Potomac Mills?
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.