York County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York 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
11 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Virginia
York County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | York County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
York County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash.
What stands out in York County: 1.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
York County has recorded 415 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in York County since 2015: I-64 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for York County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in York County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 66 |
| Interstate 64 West | 32 |
| Interstate 64 East | 28 |
| I-64 West | 25 |
| Eb I-64 | 15 |
| I-64 East | 14 |
| Wb I-64 | 13 |
| Wb Interstate 64 | 12 |
York County at a glance
| Population | 71,410 |
| Land area | 104.7 sq mi |
| Density | 682 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $116,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 24 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 33 | -7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in York County
ZIP codes in York County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about York County
How many truck accidents are there in York County?
York County has had 415 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in York County?
Truck crashes in York County peak in October, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in York County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in York County compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in York County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.