Ruckersville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ruckersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ruckersville and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Virginia
Greene County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ruckersville since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
81% of truck crash reports in Greene County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ruckersville since 2015 were spread across roads: US-29 (2) and CR-607 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Ruckersville fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 22 |
| SR-33 | 15 |
| Sb Rt 29 | 3 |
| Rt 29 Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Seminole Trail / Rt. 29Sb At 300Ft N Of Dairy Rd / | 2 |
| Seminole Trail Rt 29Nb | 2 |
| Seminole Trail/ Rt 29 At Cedar Grove Rd/ Rt 607 | 2 |
Ruckersville at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22968) | $88,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22968) | $360,442 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +13% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +10% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ruckersville
How many truck crashes happen in Ruckersville?
Greene County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ruckersville?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ruckersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ruckersville compare with Virginia?
Greene County records 36.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ruckersville?
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.