Falmouth, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falmouth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falmouth and Stafford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stafford County numbers.
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 |
Stafford County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Falmouth: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Falmouth: 17 since 2015.
Overview
Stafford County has recorded 1,328 truck crashes since 2015, with 659 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Falmouth since 2015, this page uses Stafford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
90% of truck crash reports in Stafford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Falmouth with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-3 (6), US-1 (4) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Falmouth fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stafford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-636 | 2 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 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 |
Falmouth at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falmouth
How many truck accidents are there in Falmouth?
1,328 truck crashes have been reported in Stafford County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 659 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Falmouth?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Falmouth since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Falmouth?
August has the most truck crashes in Stafford County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falmouth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Stafford County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Falmouth compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stafford County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Falmouth?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.