Loudoun County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loudoun 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Loudoun County compares with Virginia
Loudoun County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Loudoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Loudoun County at a glance: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,260 crashes involving commercial trucks in Loudoun County since 2015: 560 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads in Loudoun County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1036 (1), CR-2963 (1) and CR-606 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Loudoun County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Loudoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Loudoun County) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| CR-1036 | 1 |
| CR-2963 | 1 |
| CR-606 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-846 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 40 |
| James Monroe Hwy | 34 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 28 |
| Old Ox Rd | 20 |
| SR-15 | 18 |
| East Market Street | 17 |
| Old Ox Road | 16 |
| John Mosby Hwy | 15 |
Loudoun County at a glance
| Population | 443,380 |
| Land area | 515.7 sq mi |
| Density | 860 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $182,907 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudoun 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +127% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 90 | +102% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 114 | +26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 114 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Loudoun County
ZIP codes in Loudoun County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Loudoun County
How many truck accidents are there in Loudoun County?
Since 2015, 1,260 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Loudoun County (560 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Loudoun County?
US-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Loudoun County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Loudoun County?
October has the most truck crashes in Loudoun County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loudoun County?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Loudoun County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Loudoun County compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Loudoun County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Loudoun County?
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.