Jarratt, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jarratt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jarratt and Sussex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sussex County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Sussex County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 363 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Jarratt since 2015; patterns below come from Sussex County as a whole.
77% of truck crash reports in Sussex County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jarratt is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-58 (4), SR-40 (2) and CR-619 (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 Jarratt fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-58 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| CR-619 | 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 |
Jarratt at a glance
| Population | 641 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 510 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23867) | $61,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23867) | $192,234 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jarratt
How many truck accidents are there in Jarratt?
Sussex County has had 363 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jarratt?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jarratt since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jarratt?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jarratt?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Jarratt compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
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 Jarratt?
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.