Carroll County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carroll 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
2 of 678 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Virginia
Carroll County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Carroll County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 6.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 678 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Carroll County is I-77, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-58 (2), CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1) and R-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Carroll County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
| R-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 345 |
| Interstate 77 Nb Lanes | 30 |
| Nb I-77 | 23 |
| SR-58 | 17 |
| Interstate 77 Southbound Lanes | 13 |
| SR-620 | 11 |
| SR-52 | 10 |
| Sb I-77 | 9 |
Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 29,242 |
| Land area | 474.7 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,268 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 44 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 59 | +35% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | -5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carroll County
ZIP codes in Carroll County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carroll County
How common are truck crashes in Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 678 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carroll County?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Carroll County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carroll County?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carroll County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Carroll County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 192.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carroll 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.