Southampton Meadows, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southampton Meadows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southampton Meadows 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Southampton County is lower on 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
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.
Southampton Meadows had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Southampton County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Southampton Meadows is US-58, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-13 (2) and Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd (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 Southampton Meadows fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 35.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 | 5 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd | 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 Meadows at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southampton Meadows
How many truck accidents are there in Southampton Meadows?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southampton County (158 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Southampton Meadows?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southampton Meadows since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton Meadows?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Southampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southampton Meadows?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Southampton Meadows compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southampton County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southampton Meadows?
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.