Floyd County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floyd County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Floyd County compares with Virginia
Floyd County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Floyd County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Floyd County: January worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 91 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Floyd County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Floyd County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Floyd County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| SR-221 | 8 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Rt.221 | 2 |
| SR-750 | 2 |
| Sr 8 Webbs Mill Rd | 2 |
| Alum Ridge Road | 1 |
| Daniels Run Road | 1 |
| Floyd Highway North | 1 |
Floyd County at a glance
| Population | 15,658 |
| Land area | 380.9 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,470 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +75% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +27% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Floyd County
ZIP codes in Floyd County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Floyd County
How many truck crashes happen in Floyd County?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County?
The worst month is January: 15.6% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Floyd County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Floyd County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Floyd County?
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.