Henry Fork, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henry Fork 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 has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry Fork at a glance: US-220 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Henry Fork since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 221 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Henry Fork since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in May (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: CR-834 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Henry Fork fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 11 |
| CR-834 | 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 |
Henry Fork at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24151) | $65,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24151) | $212,631 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henry Fork
How common are truck crashes in Henry Fork?
Franklin County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 221 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henry Fork?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henry Fork: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry Fork?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henry Fork?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Henry Fork compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henry Fork?
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.