Christiansburg, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Christiansburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Christiansburg and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 1,036 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Virginia
Montgomery County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montgomery County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,036 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 421 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Christiansburg had 69 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
80% of truck crash reports in Montgomery County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-8 (4), CR-637 (1) and CR-642 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Christiansburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 13 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
| CR-642 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 297 |
| I-81 North | 149 |
| I-81 South | 121 |
| Nb 81 | 55 |
| Nb I-81 | 25 |
| Interstate 81 North | 24 |
| Interstate 81 South | 16 |
| Sb 81 | 14 |
Christiansburg at a glance
| Population | 22,632 |
| Land area | 14.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,537 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 47 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 54 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 88 | +22% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 88 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Christiansburg
How many truck accidents are there in Christiansburg?
Since 2015, 1,036 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (421 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Christiansburg?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Christiansburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Christiansburg?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Christiansburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Christiansburg compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Christiansburg?
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.