Gordonsville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gordonsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gordonsville 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 |
Louisa County has lower values than Virginia for 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.
The headline for Louisa County: October 11.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 297 crashes involving commercial trucks in Louisa County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gordonsville since 2015; patterns below come from Louisa County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gordonsville since 2015: CR-612 (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-231 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Gordonsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Gordonsville at a glance
| Population | 1,509 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,592 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22942) | $87,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22942) | $333,362 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gordonsville
How many truck crashes happen in Gordonsville?
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Louisa County (150 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gordonsville?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Louisa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gordonsville?
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 Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville?
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.