Catlett, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Catlett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Catlett and Fauquier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fauquier County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fauquier County compares with Virginia
Fauquier County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fauquier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fauquier County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Catlett: US-29 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Catlett.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Catlett had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fauquier County numbers.
83% of truck crash reports in Fauquier County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads within 10 miles of Catlett with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-234 (2), US-15 (2) and US-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Catlett fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-234 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Sr-28Nb | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fauquier County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 149 |
| James Madison Hwy | 40 |
| Lee Hwy | 29 |
| SR-29 | 27 |
| Catlett Rd | 15 |
| SR-17 | 14 |
| Marsh Rd | 13 |
| Blk James Madison Hwy | 9 |
Catlett at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 20119) | $115,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 20119) | $558,831 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fauquier 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +69% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | +25% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Catlett
How many truck crashes happen in Catlett?
Since 2015, 929 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fauquier County (374 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Catlett?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Catlett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Catlett?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fauquier County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Catlett?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fauquier County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Catlett compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fauquier County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Catlett?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.