Giles County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Giles 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
2 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Giles County compares with Virginia
Giles County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Giles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Giles County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Giles County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Giles County at a glance: January worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Giles County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Giles County since 2015: US-460 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Giles County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 4.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Giles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Giles County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Giles County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 40 |
| Rt 460 Virginia Ave | 14 |
| SR-100 | 11 |
| Rt 100 Pulaski Giles Tnpk | 3 |
| Rt. 460 | 2 |
| Virginia Ave | 2 |
| Big Stony Creek | 1 |
| Big Stony Creek Rd | 1 |
Giles County at a glance
| Population | 16,533 |
| Land area | 357.2 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,450 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Giles 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | +0% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Giles County
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Questions fleets ask about Giles County
How common are truck crashes in Giles County?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Giles County (37 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Giles County?
January has the most truck crashes in Giles County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Giles County?
Since 2015, Giles County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Giles County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Giles County has 53.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Giles County?
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.