Crozet, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crozet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crozet and Albemarle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Albemarle County numbers.
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. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crozet at a glance: US-29 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Crozet.
Overview
Albemarle County has recorded 786 truck crashes since 2015, with 309 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Crozet since 2015; patterns below come from Albemarle County as a whole.
88% of truck crash reports in Albemarle 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 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-64 (2), US-340 (2) and Lanetown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Crozet fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-340 | 2 |
| Lanetown Rd | 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 |
Crozet at a glance
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crozet
How many truck accidents are there in Crozet?
Albemarle County has had 786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 309 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crozet?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crozet since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crozet?
June has the most truck crashes in Albemarle County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crozet?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albemarle County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Crozet compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albemarle County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crozet?
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.