Albemarle County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albemarle 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
16 of 786 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Albemarle County compares with Virginia
Albemarle County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Albemarle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Albemarle County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Albemarle County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Albemarle County: US-29 most fatal truck crashes in Albemarle County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albemarle County. They injured 309 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-64 (4), Lanetown Rd (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Albemarle County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Albemarle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Albemarle County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| Lanetown Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albemarle County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 177 |
| Seminole Trl | 37 |
| Monacan Trail Rd | 36 |
| I-64 West | 25 |
| I-64 East | 19 |
| Seminole Trail | 18 |
| Richmond Rd | 16 |
| Rockfish Gap Tpke | 14 |
Albemarle County at a glance
| Population | 117,313 |
| Land area | 720.5 sq mi |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $103,371 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albemarle 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +176% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +43% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +26% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Albemarle County
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Questions fleets ask about Albemarle County
How many truck accidents are there in Albemarle County?
786 truck crashes have been reported in Albemarle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 309 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Albemarle County?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Albemarle County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Albemarle County?
Truck crashes in Albemarle County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Albemarle County?
Since 2015, Albemarle County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Albemarle County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Albemarle County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Albemarle 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.