Rushmere, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rushmere: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rushmere and Surry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Surry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with Virginia
Surry County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 73% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Surry County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rushmere: SR-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rushmere: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Surry County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
Rushmere had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Surry County numbers.
93% of truck crash reports in Surry County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-64 (2), CR-301 (1) and CR-634 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Rushmere fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Colonial Trail | 2 |
| Route 617 / White Marsh Road | 2 |
| Rt. 10 East / Colonial Trail East | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-617 | 2 |
| Beaverdam Rd | 1 |
| Block Colonial Trail West | 1 |
Rushmere at a glance
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23883) | $76,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23883) | $251,956 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rushmere
How many truck crashes happen in Rushmere?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Surry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rushmere?
SR-10 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rushmere since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rushmere?
July has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rushmere?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Surry County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Rushmere compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Surry County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rushmere?
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.