Haysi, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haysi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Haysi 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 |
Dickenson County has lower values than Virginia for 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickenson County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Haysi 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Haysi since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2), SR-197 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Haysi fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| 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 |
Haysi at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24256) | $48,788 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24256) | $100,363 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Haysi
How many truck crashes happen in Haysi?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickenson County (25 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Haysi?
Truck crashes in Dickenson County peak in December, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Haysi?
Since 2015, Dickenson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Haysi compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickenson County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Haysi?
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.