Louisa County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisa 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
8 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Louisa County compares with Virginia
Louisa County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Louisa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Louisa County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Louisa County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Louisa County: I-64 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Louisa County.
Overview
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Louisa County. They injured 150 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Louisa County is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-22 (1), US-15 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Louisa County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 41 |
| Wb I-64 | 15 |
| Eb I-64 | 14 |
| James Madison Hwy | 12 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Courthouse Rd | 5 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 4 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 4 |
Louisa County at a glance
| Population | 42,109 |
| Land area | 495.0 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Louisa 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +60% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +47% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Louisa County
How many truck accidents are there in Louisa County?
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Louisa County (150 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Louisa County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Louisa County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Louisa County?
Truck crashes in Louisa County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Louisa County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Louisa County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Louisa County compare with Virginia?
Louisa County records 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Louisa 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.