Hillsville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hillsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hillsville and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
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 |
Carroll County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 6.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 678 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Hillsville since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Carroll County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of Hillsville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-58 (2), CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1) and R-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Hillsville fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 6.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
| R-221 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Hillsville at a glance
| Population | 2,843 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 292 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24343) | $58,252 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24343) | $153,712 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hillsville
How common are truck crashes in Hillsville?
Carroll County has had 678 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hillsville?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hillsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hillsville?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hillsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hillsville compared with Virginia?
Carroll County records 192.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hillsville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.