Danville city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danville city: 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
7 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Danville city compares with Virginia
Danville city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Danville city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Danville city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Danville 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.
What stands out in Danville city: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Danville city since 2015: 56 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Danville city since 2015: Kentuck Red (1) and US-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Danville city fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Danville city.
- 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 Danville city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Danville city) |
|---|---|
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Danville city) |
|---|---|
| Danville Expy | 31 |
| South Boston Rd | 18 |
| Riverside Dr | 9 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| S Main St | 7 |
| Piney Forest Rd | 5 |
| Westover Dr | 4 |
| Central Blvd | 3 |
Danville city at a glance
| Population | 41,993 |
| Land area | 42.8 sq mi |
| Density | 981 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Danville 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 | — | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +49% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +15% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Danville city
How common are truck crashes in Danville city?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Danville city (56 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danville city?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Danville city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Danville city?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Danville city since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Danville city compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Danville city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Danville city?
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.