Galax, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galax and Grayson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grayson County numbers.
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 runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grayson County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Galax since 2015; patterns below come from Grayson County as a whole.
87% of truck crash reports in Grayson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Galax is US-58, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Galax fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 3 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
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 |
Galax at a glance
| Population | 6,739 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 818 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24333) | $47,730 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24333) | $153,114 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galax
How many truck accidents are there in Galax?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 18 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Galax?
US-58 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Galax since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Galax?
Truck crashes in Grayson County peak in September, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Galax?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Galax compared with Virginia?
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 Galax?
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.