Schuyler, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schuyler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schuyler and Nelson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nelson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Virginia
Nelson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Nelson County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nelson County: 7.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Schuyler since 2015; patterns below come from Nelson County as a whole.
92% of truck crash reports in Nelson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads within 10 miles of Schuyler with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-639 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Schuyler fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.2% 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
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 3 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 21 |
| Thomas Nelson Hwy | 15 |
| Sb Rt 29 | 9 |
| Nb Rt 29 | 7 |
| Rt 29 South | 6 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Route 29 South Thomas Nelson Highway | 5 |
| Rt 29 Thomas Nelson Hwy | 5 |
Schuyler at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22969) | $94,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22969) | $298,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schuyler
How many truck crashes happen in Schuyler?
161 truck crashes have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 77 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Schuyler?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Schuyler since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Schuyler?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Schuyler?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Schuyler compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nelson County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Schuyler?
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.