Hollymead, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hollymead: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hollymead 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).
What stands out in Hollymead: US-29 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hollymead.
Overview
Albemarle County has recorded 786 truck crashes since 2015, with 309 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hollymead since 2015, this page uses Albemarle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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). It is followed by I-64 (3), CR-607 (1) and Druid Ave (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 Hollymead fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albemarle County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| Druid Ave | 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 |
Hollymead at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22911) | $128,235 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22911) | $452,632 |
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. 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 Hollymead
How many truck accidents are there in Hollymead?
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albemarle County (309 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hollymead?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hollymead: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hollymead?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Albemarle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hollymead?
Since 2015, Albemarle County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hollymead compared with Virginia?
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 Hollymead?
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.