Courtland, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Courtland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Courtland 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Southampton County at a glance: 9.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Southampton County. They injured 158 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Courtland 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
US-58 leads within 10 miles of Courtland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-35 (1).
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 Courtland fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-58, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 35.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 4 |
| 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 |
Courtland at a glance
| Population | 1,287 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23837) | $66,645 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23837) | $195,651 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Courtland
How many truck accidents are there in Courtland?
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 Courtland?
US-58 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Courtland since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Courtland?
Truck crashes in Southampton County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Courtland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Courtland compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southampton County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Courtland?
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.