Brightwood, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brightwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brightwood and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Virginia
Madison County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Madison County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 9.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brightwood since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
87% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
9.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-522 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-15 (1) and US-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Brightwood fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-522; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 3 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Route 29 S/B | 2 |
| Rt 29 (Seminole Trail) | 2 |
| S Seminole Trail | 2 |
| SR-230 | 2 |
| South Seminole Trail | 2 |
Brightwood at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22715) | $87,353 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22715) | $358,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 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, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brightwood
How common are truck crashes in Brightwood?
Madison County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brightwood?
Since 2015, US-522 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brightwood: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brightwood?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in December, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brightwood?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Brightwood compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brightwood?
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.