Lafayette, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lafayette 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). Where it is higher: 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
Montgomery County has recorded 1,036 truck crashes since 2015, with 421 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lafayette since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Lafayette with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (2), CR-637 (1) and Roanoke Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Lafayette fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 13 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 |
Lafayette at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24087) | $41,204 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24087) | $150,991 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette?
1,036 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 421 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lafayette?
I-81 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lafayette?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette compared with Virginia?
Montgomery County records 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lafayette?
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.