Washington, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington and Rappahannock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rappahannock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rappahannock County compares with Virginia
Rappahannock County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rappahannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rappahannock County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Rappahannock County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Rappahannock County at a glance: October 18.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rappahannock County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Washington since 2015, this page uses Rappahannock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Rappahannock County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.9%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: US-211 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rappahannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-211 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rappahannock County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 211 / Lee Hwy | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| Route 231 F.T. Valley Road | 2 |
| Route 522 Sperryville Pike | 2 |
| Rt. 211 | 2 |
| Main Street At U.S. 211, Lee Hwy | 1 |
| Nordyke Road 0.40M S Of Richvalley Road | 1 |
| Route 211 Lee Highway | 1 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 84 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 319 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22747) | $90,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22747) | $543,409 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rappahannock 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington
How common are truck crashes in Washington?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rappahannock County (20 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington?
October has the most truck crashes in Rappahannock County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rappahannock County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Washington compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rappahannock County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington?
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.