Boones Mill, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boones Mill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boones Mill and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 455 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Virginia
Franklin County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Boones Mill: US-220 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Boones Mill.
Overview
Police reported 455 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 221 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Boones Mill since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
82% of truck crash reports in Franklin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of Boones Mill with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-0679 (1), CR-678 (1) and SR-116 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Boones Mill fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 8 |
| CR-0679 | 1 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 104 |
| Rt.220 | 20 |
| Rt. 220 | 17 |
| SR-40 | 15 |
| Virgil H Goode Hwy | 14 |
| SR-122 | 12 |
| Virgil H. Goode Hwy. (Rt. 220) | 11 |
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 10 |
Boones Mill at a glance
| Population | 260 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24065) | $63,240 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24065) | $234,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 29 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +12% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | +34% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boones Mill
How many truck accidents are there in Boones Mill?
455 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 221 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Boones Mill?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Boones Mill: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Boones Mill?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Boones Mill?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Boones Mill compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boones Mill?
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.