Campbell County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Campbell 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
12 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Virginia
Campbell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Campbell County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Campbell County at a glance: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Campbell County. They injured 167 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-501 (3) and CR-646 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Campbell County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| CR-646 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 44 |
| SR-460 | 25 |
| SR-501 | 17 |
| Wards Rd | 11 |
| Richmond Hwy | 8 |
| Wards Road | 7 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 6 |
Campbell County at a glance
| Population | 55,342 |
| Land area | 503.3 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,633 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 32 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | -28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +33% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Campbell County
ZIP codes in Campbell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Campbell County
How common are truck crashes in Campbell County?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (167 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Campbell County?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Campbell County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Campbell County?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Campbell County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Campbell County compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Campbell 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.