Dublin, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dublin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dublin 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 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 9.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 558 truck crashes since 2015, with 274 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Dublin 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
Truck crashes peak in December (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Dublin with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-100 (2) and CR-643 (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 Dublin fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| CR-643 | 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 |
Dublin at a glance
| Population | 2,657 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,968 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 49 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dublin
How many truck accidents are there in Dublin?
558 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 274 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dublin?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dublin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dublin?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dublin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Dublin compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 144.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dublin?
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.