Blue Ridge Shores, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Ridge Shores: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue Ridge Shores and Louisa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Louisa County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Louisa County at a glance: October 11.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Louisa County has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Blue Ridge Shores since 2015, this page uses Louisa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
86% of truck crash reports in Louisa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blue Ridge Shores since 2015: CR-612 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-231 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Blue Ridge Shores fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 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 |
Blue Ridge Shores at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue Ridge Shores
How many truck crashes happen in Blue Ridge Shores?
297 truck crashes have been reported in Louisa County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 150 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue Ridge Shores?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Louisa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blue Ridge Shores?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Louisa County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blue Ridge Shores compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Louisa County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blue Ridge Shores?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.