Remington, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Remington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Remington 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Fauquier County is lower on 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.
Remington at a glance: US-15 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Remington.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Remington since 2015, this page uses Fauquier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads within 10 miles of Remington with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-17 (4), CR-15 (1) and CR-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Remington fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 6 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 |
Remington at a glance
| Population | 643 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,910 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22734) | $80,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22734) | $378,174 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Remington
How common are truck crashes in Remington?
Since 2015, 929 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fauquier County (374 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Remington?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Remington: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Remington?
Truck crashes in Fauquier County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Remington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Fauquier County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Remington compared with Virginia?
Fauquier County records 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Remington?
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.