Charlottesville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Charlottesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Charlottesville and Charlottesville city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charlottesville city numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlottesville city compares with Virginia
Charlottesville city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlottesville city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 13.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Charlottesville city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Charlottesville city: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlottesville city since 2015: 18 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
With 67 truck crashes reported in Charlottesville since 2015, this page uses Charlottesville city numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Charlottesville is US-29, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (3), Druid Ave (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Charlottesville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Charlottesville city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlottesville city) |
|---|---|
| Emmet St | 12 |
| 100 250 Bypass | 2 |
| Monticello Ave | 2 |
| Ridge Street | 2 |
| W Main St | 2 |
| 100 14Th Street Northwest | 1 |
| 100 250 Bypaass | 1 |
| 1100 5Th St. Ext. | 1 |
Charlottesville at a glance
| Population | 44,767 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,370 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlottesville city 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 | 0 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3740% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +31% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Charlottesville
How many truck accidents are there in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville city has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Charlottesville?
US-29 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Charlottesville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Charlottesville?
Truck crashes in Charlottesville city peak in January, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Charlottesville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlottesville city since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Charlottesville compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Charlottesville city records 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Charlottesville?
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.