Warrenton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warrenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warrenton 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Warrenton: US-29 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Warrenton since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 929 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fauquier County since 2015: 374 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 39 truck crashes reported in Warrenton 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-15 (2), US-17 (2) and CR-621 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Warrenton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| I-66 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 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 |
Warrenton at a glance
| Population | 10,224 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,334 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Warrenton
How common are truck crashes in Warrenton?
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 Warrenton?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warrenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warrenton?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fauquier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Warrenton?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fauquier County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warrenton compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fauquier County has 103.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warrenton?
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.