Earlysville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Earlysville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Earlysville 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Albemarle County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Earlysville: US-29 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Earlysville: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albemarle County. They injured 309 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Earlysville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Albemarle County numbers.
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
US-29 leads within 10 miles of Earlysville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-607 (1), Druid Ave (1) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Earlysville fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Albemarle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 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 |
Earlysville at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22936) | $142,338 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22936) | $581,034 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Earlysville
How common are truck crashes in Earlysville?
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albemarle County (309 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Earlysville?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Earlysville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Earlysville?
Truck crashes in Albemarle County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Earlysville?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albemarle County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Earlysville 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Earlysville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.