Boykins, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boykins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boykins and Southampton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Southampton County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Southampton County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Southampton County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Boykins since 2015, this page uses Southampton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Southampton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Boykins since 2015 were spread across roads: US-58 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Boykins fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 3 |
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 |
Boykins at a glance
| Population | 510 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23827) | $62,727 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23827) | $181,772 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boykins
How many truck accidents are there in Boykins?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Southampton County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 158 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boykins?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Southampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boykins?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Boykins compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Southampton County has 129.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boykins?
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.