Churchville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Churchville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Churchville and Augusta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Augusta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 1,221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Augusta County compares with Virginia
Augusta County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Augusta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Augusta County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Augusta County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Augusta County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Augusta County since 2015: 507 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Churchville since 2015, this page uses Augusta County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
87% of truck crash reports in Augusta County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-64 (1), SR-262 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Churchville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Augusta County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Augusta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Augusta County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 364 |
| I-81 North | 49 |
| I-64 | 48 |
| Interstate 81 North | 42 |
| Interstate 81 South | 41 |
| Nb I-81 | 39 |
| I-81 South | 38 |
| SR-340 | 23 |
Churchville at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24421) | $98,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24421) | $384,444 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Augusta 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 | 45 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 69 | +54% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 77 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 113 | +46% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Churchville
How many truck crashes happen in Churchville?
1,221 truck crashes have been reported in Augusta County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 507 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Churchville?
I-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Churchville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Churchville?
Truck crashes in Augusta County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Churchville?
Since 2015, Augusta County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Churchville compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Augusta County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Churchville?
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.