Martinsville, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martinsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martinsville and Martinsville city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Martinsville city numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martinsville city compares with Virginia
Martinsville city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martinsville city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martinsville city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 72% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 63% below the state |
Martinsville city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Martinsville: US-220 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Martinsville: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 23 crashes involving commercial trucks in Martinsville city since 2015: 11 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Martinsville since 2015, this page uses Martinsville city numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 63.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-58 (2), CR-641 (1) and CR-698 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Martinsville city.
Route planning tips for Martinsville fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Martinsville city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| CR-698 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martinsville city) |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Blvd | 3 |
| Liberty Street | 2 |
| Bridge Street | 1 |
| Bridge Street South At South Memorial Boulevard | 1 |
| Church St | 1 |
| Church Street | 1 |
| Church Street East | 1 |
| Clay Street | 1 |
Martinsville at a glance
| Population | 13,834 |
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,263 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martinsville city 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +90% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 1 | -26% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +43% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Martinsville
How many truck crashes happen in Martinsville?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Martinsville city (11 injured, 0 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Martinsville?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Martinsville: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Martinsville?
The worst month is March: 17.4% of truck crashes in Martinsville city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Martinsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Martinsville city since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Martinsville compare with Virginia?
Martinsville city records 14.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Martinsville?
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.