Clinchco, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinchco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinchco and Dickenson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickenson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickenson County compares with Virginia
Dickenson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickenson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickenson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Dickenson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dickenson County: 0.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Dickenson County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clinchco since 2015, this page uses Dickenson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Dickenson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinchco since 2015: SR-197 (1) and SR-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Clinchco fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Dickenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickenson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-652 | 11 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| Hwy 652 Dr Ralph Stanley Hwy | 2 |
| Route 80 Helen Henderson Highway | 2 |
| Route 83 / Dickenson Hwy | 2 |
| Route 83 Dickenson Highway | 2 |
| Rt 652 At 0.88M S Of Spring Fork | 2 |
Clinchco at a glance
| Population | 230 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24226) | $54,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24226) | $75,592 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickenson 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinchco
How common are truck crashes in Clinchco?
Dickenson County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clinchco?
December has the most truck crashes in Dickenson County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinchco?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickenson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Clinchco compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickenson County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinchco?
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.