Draper, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Draper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Draper and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Virginia
Pulaski County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pulaski County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pulaski County: 9.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 558 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 274 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Draper since 2015, this page uses Pulaski County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
89% of truck crash reports in Pulaski County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-643 (1) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Draper fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 9.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| CR-643 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 259 |
| I-81 North | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 24 |
| I-81 South | 23 |
| Sb I-81 | 23 |
| Cleburne Blvd | 19 |
| Northbound Interstate 81 | 14 |
| Southbound Interstate 81 | 8 |
Draper at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24324) | $80,066 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24324) | $204,922 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +55% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Draper
How common are truck crashes in Draper?
Pulaski County has had 558 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 274 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Draper?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Draper since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Draper?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Draper?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Draper compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 144.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Draper?
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.