Stafford County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stafford 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stafford County compares with Virginia
Stafford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stafford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Stafford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Stafford County: I-95 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes in Stafford County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stafford County. They injured 659 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-17 (5), CR-610 (1) and CR-651 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Stafford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Stafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stafford County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stafford County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 279 |
| I-95 South | 93 |
| I-95 North | 85 |
| Sb I-95 | 52 |
| Nb I-95 | 33 |
| Warrenton Rd | 29 |
| I-95N | 28 |
| I-95S | 27 |
Stafford County at a glance
| Population | 168,919 |
| Land area | 268.5 sq mi |
| Density | 629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $136,212 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stafford 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 | 46 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 77 | +65% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 81 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 136 | +69% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stafford County
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Questions fleets ask about Stafford County
How many truck crashes happen in Stafford County?
Stafford County has had 1,328 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 659 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stafford County?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Stafford County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stafford County?
August has the most truck crashes in Stafford County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stafford County?
Since 2015, Stafford County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Stafford County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stafford County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stafford County?
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.