Lee County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee 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
0 of 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Virginia
Lee County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lee County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 6.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 69 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lee County happened on US-58 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 6.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 25 |
| SR-58A | 8 |
| SR-421 | 7 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| Route T1125 | 2 |
| West Morgan Avenue | 2 |
| East Morgan Ave | 1 |
| Route 58 A | 1 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 21,780 |
| Land area | 435.4 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -20% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
ZIP codes in Lee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How many truck crashes happen in Lee County?
Lee County has had 69 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lee County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lee 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.