Richmond County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond County: 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
0 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with Virginia
Richmond County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Richmond County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Richmond County at a glance: 7.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 42 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Richmond County since 2015: US-360 (2) and SR-3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Richmond County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Richmond County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 360 / Richmond Rd | 3 |
| Rt 360/Richmond Road | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Blk Belt Blvd | 1 |
| History Land Highway At 300Ft W Of Sunnyside Lane | 1 |
| History Land Hwy | 1 |
| History Land Hwy - Rt 3 | 1 |
| History Land Hwy / Rt 3 | 1 |
Richmond County at a glance
| Population | 9,215 |
| Land area | 191.5 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,151 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Richmond County
ZIP codes in Richmond County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Richmond County
How many truck accidents are there in Richmond County?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (20 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richmond County?
Truck crashes in Richmond County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richmond County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richmond County compared with Virginia?
Richmond County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond 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.