Richmond city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond city: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond city compares with Virginia
Richmond city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Richmond city has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Richmond city: I-95 most fatal truck crashes in Richmond city: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond city since 2015: 630 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-64 (2), 5th St (1) and Forest Hill Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is May, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Richmond city fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% 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 Richmond city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Richmond city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| Forest Hill Ave | 1 |
| Mu-127 Commerce Rd | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 248 |
| Northbound I-95 | 47 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 40 |
| I-95 South | 37 |
| Southbound I-95 | 36 |
| I-95 North | 35 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 30 |
Richmond city at a glance
| Population | 233,655 |
| Land area | 59.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,899 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,476 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond city 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 | 63 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 90 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 115 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 148 | +29% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 63 a year in the 1990s and 148 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Richmond city
How many truck crashes happen in Richmond city?
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond city (630 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richmond city?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Richmond city: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richmond city?
March has the most truck crashes in Richmond city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richmond city?
Since 2015, Richmond city has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richmond city compare with Virginia?
Richmond city records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richmond city?
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.