North Garden, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Garden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Garden 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for North Garden: US-29 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Garden: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Garden 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
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (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 (4). It is followed by I-64 (2), Druid Ave (1) and Lanetown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for North Garden fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albemarle County.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| 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 |
North Garden at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22959) | $95,461 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Garden
How many truck crashes happen in North Garden?
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 North Garden?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Garden since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Garden?
June has the most truck crashes in Albemarle County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Garden?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albemarle County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does North Garden compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albemarle County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Garden?
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.