Southampton County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southampton 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
3 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southampton County compares with Virginia
Southampton County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southampton County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Southampton County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Southampton County at a glance: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Southampton County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Southampton County is US-58, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Southampton County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Southampton County) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 11 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southampton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 38 |
| Southampton Parkway | 26 |
| Southampton Pkwy | 8 |
| SR-460 | 7 |
| General Mahone Blvd | 5 |
| General Thomas Highway | 5 |
| Ivor Road | 5 |
| Meherrin Rd | 5 |
Southampton County at a glance
| Population | 17,941 |
| Land area | 599.2 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,899 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Southampton 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 | 32 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | -13% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Southampton County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Southampton County
How many truck accidents are there in Southampton County?
Southampton County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Southampton County?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Southampton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Southampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Southampton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Southampton County compare with Virginia?
Southampton County records 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southampton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.