Wakefield Town, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wakefield Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wakefield Town 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. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sussex County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 205 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Wakefield Town 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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wakefield since 2015: SR-40 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Wakefield Town fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 1 |
| US-460 | 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 |
Wakefield Town at a glance
| Population | 747 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 600 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23888) | $66,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23888) | $208,492 |
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. 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 Wakefield Town
How many truck accidents are there in Wakefield Town?
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (205 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wakefield Town?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wakefield Town?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wakefield Town compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 293.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wakefield Town?
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.