Botetourt County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Botetourt 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
6 of 1,022 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Botetourt County compares with Virginia
Botetourt County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Botetourt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Botetourt County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 260.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Botetourt County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Botetourt County: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Botetourt County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-220 (2), US-11 (1) and US-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Botetourt County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Botetourt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Botetourt County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Botetourt County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 593 |
| Interstate 81 North | 27 |
| SR-11 | 18 |
| SR-220 | 16 |
| Interstate 81 South | 13 |
| Botetourt Road | 10 |
| Lee Highway | 10 |
| Nb 81 | 10 |
Botetourt County at a glance
| Population | 34,129 |
| Land area | 541.3 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,814 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Botetourt 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 | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 66 | +24% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 79 | +19% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 94 | +19% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Botetourt County
How many truck crashes happen in Botetourt County?
Since 2015, 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Botetourt County (378 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Botetourt County?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Botetourt County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Botetourt County?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Botetourt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Botetourt County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Botetourt County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Botetourt County compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Botetourt County has 260.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Botetourt County?
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.