Grayson County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grayson 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Virginia
Grayson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Grayson County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grayson County: 12.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grayson County. They injured 18 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Grayson County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-58, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 10 |
| SR-21 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| Fairwood Road | 2 |
| Rt. 16 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Cold Springs Lane | 1 |
| Delhart Road | 1 |
Grayson County at a glance
| Population | 15,265 |
| Land area | 441.8 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grayson County
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Questions fleets ask about Grayson County
How common are truck crashes in Grayson County?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 18 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grayson County?
US-58 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Grayson County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grayson County?
September has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grayson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grayson County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does Grayson County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grayson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.