Montvale, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montvale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montvale and Bedford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bedford County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Virginia, Bedford County is lower 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 Montvale: I-81 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Montvale 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Montvale since 2015, this page uses Bedford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
88% of truck crash reports in Bedford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Montvale with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (3), US-460 (3) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Montvale fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 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.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
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 |
Montvale at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24064) | $73,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24064) | $268,742 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montvale
How many truck accidents are there in Montvale?
Bedford County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montvale?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montvale: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Montvale?
January has the most truck crashes in Bedford County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montvale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Montvale compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Bedford County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montvale?
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.