Sussex, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sussex: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sussex 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 |
Sussex County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sussex County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
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.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Sussex since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Sussex with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-40 (3) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Sussex fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| 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 at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sussex
How many truck accidents are there in Sussex?
Sussex County has had 363 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sussex?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sussex: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sussex?
June has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sussex?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Sussex compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 293.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sussex?
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.