Rich Creek, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rich Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rich Creek and Giles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Giles County numbers.
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.
The headline for Rich Creek: US-460 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rich Creek: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Giles County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Rich Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Giles County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Giles County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Rich Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Giles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
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 |
Rich Creek at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 896 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24147) | $61,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24147) | $106,665 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rich Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Rich Creek?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Giles County (37 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rich Creek?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rich Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rich Creek?
Truck crashes in Giles County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rich Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Giles County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rich Creek compared with Virginia?
Giles County records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rich Creek?
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.