Bedford County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Virginia
Bedford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Bedford County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bedford County: US-460 most fatal truck crashes in Bedford County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-460 leads in Bedford County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-24 (3), SR-122 (2) and SR-43 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Bedford County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.4% 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
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-122 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 66 |
| SR-122 | 23 |
| SR-221 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| Route 460 East | 8 |
| SR-501 | 8 |
| Route 460 West | 6 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
Bedford County at a glance
| Population | 82,182 |
| Land area | 760.1 sq mi |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,267 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bedford County
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Questions fleets ask about Bedford County
How many truck crashes happen in Bedford County?
Bedford County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bedford County?
US-460 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bedford County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford County?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedford County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bedford County compare with Virginia?
Bedford County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bedford County?
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.