Franklin, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Southampton County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Southampton County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Franklin 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
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Franklin fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 35.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 6 |
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 |
Franklin at a glance
| Population | 8,373 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,012 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23851) | $70,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23851) | $250,118 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Southampton County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 158 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Southampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Southampton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Southampton County has 129.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin?
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.