Cumberland County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cumberland 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
1 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Virginia
Cumberland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 7.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Cumberland County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Cumberland County: August worst month: 20.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 39 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 20.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 17.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Cumberland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 10 |
| SR-45 | 5 |
| Rt. 60 | 2 |
| SR-45N | 2 |
| Anderson Hwy | 1 |
| Cook Rd | 1 |
| Cumberland Road | 1 |
| Cumberland Road At 0.20M N Of Agee Lane | 1 |
Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 10,062 |
| Land area | 297.5 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +60% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -29% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cumberland County
ZIP codes in Cumberland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cumberland County
How common are truck crashes in Cumberland County?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 22 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in August, with 20.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cumberland County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cumberland County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 34.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cumberland 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.