Bastian, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bastian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bastian and Bland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bland County compares with Virginia
Bland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 316.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 6.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bland County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bland County at a glance: 5.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bland County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Bastian had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bland County numbers.
88% of truck crash reports in Bland County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bastian happened on I-77 (2) and SR-123 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Bastian fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bland County.
- With 5.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bland County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 129 |
| SR-52 | 6 |
| Sb I-77 | 6 |
| Nb 77 | 4 |
| Nb I-77 | 4 |
| North Bound I-77 | 3 |
| I-77 At 0.30M N Of Kimberlin Road | 2 |
| I-77 Rest Area | 2 |
Bastian at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24314) | $85,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24314) | $155,688 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bland 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +55% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bastian
How common are truck crashes in Bastian?
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bland County (74 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bastian?
Truck crashes in Bland County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bastian?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bland County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bastian compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 316.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bastian?
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.