Woodbridge, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodbridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodbridge 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Woodbridge at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodbridge 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.
Woodbridge had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Prince William County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by CR-617 (2), SR-286 (2) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Woodbridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince William County.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| CR-617 | 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 |
| SR-123 | 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 |
Woodbridge at a glance
| Land area | 9.0 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 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 246. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Woodbridge
How many truck accidents are there in Woodbridge?
2,562 truck crashes have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 1,279 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Woodbridge?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodbridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodbridge?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Prince William County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woodbridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Prince William County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Woodbridge compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince William County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Woodbridge?
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.