Palmyra, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmyra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmyra and Fluvanna County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fluvanna County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fluvanna County compares with Virginia
Fluvanna County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fluvanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fluvanna County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Fluvanna County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fluvanna County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Fluvanna County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Palmyra since 2015, this page uses Fluvanna County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
94% of truck crash reports in Fluvanna County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-15 (2) and CR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Palmyra fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fluvanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| CR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fluvanna County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 18 |
| James Madison Hwy | 11 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-250 | 4 |
| Carysbrook Road | 2 |
| James Madison Highway | 2 |
| Rt 15/James Madison Hwy | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
Palmyra at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22963) | $104,259 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22963) | $328,959 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fluvanna 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +16% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmyra
How many truck crashes happen in Palmyra?
Fluvanna County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Palmyra?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Palmyra?
The worst month is September: 16.9% of truck crashes in Fluvanna County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palmyra?
Since 2015, Fluvanna County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Palmyra compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fluvanna County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmyra?
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.