Sussex County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sussex 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
5 of 363 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with Virginia
Sussex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 293.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Sussex County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sussex County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 363 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Sussex County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-40 (3), US-460 (3) and CR-602 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Sussex County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-656 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 28 |
| SR-460 | 25 |
| I-95 South | 24 |
| I-95 North | 19 |
| Interstate 95 North | 16 |
| Interstate 95 South | 12 |
| SR-40 | 10 |
| I 95 South | 8 |
Sussex County at a glance
| Population | 10,753 |
| Land area | 490.2 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 23 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | +45% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sussex County
ZIP codes in Sussex County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sussex County
How many truck crashes happen in Sussex County?
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (205 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sussex County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Sussex County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sussex County?
June has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sussex County?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sussex County compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 293.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sussex County?
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.