Grottoes, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grottoes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grottoes 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 sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Augusta County at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Augusta County since 2015: 507 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Grottoes since 2015; patterns below come from Augusta County as a whole.
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
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Grottoes is I-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-340 (2) and CR-0708 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Grottoes fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Augusta County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter 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 | 3 |
| US-340 | 2 |
| CR-0708 | 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 |
Grottoes at a glance
| Population | 3,036 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,489 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24441) | $82,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24441) | $262,427 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grottoes
How many truck crashes happen in Grottoes?
Since 2015, 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Augusta County (507 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grottoes?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grottoes: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grottoes?
Truck crashes in Augusta County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grottoes?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Augusta County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Grottoes compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Augusta County records 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grottoes?
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.