Vinton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vinton and Roanoke city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Roanoke city numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roanoke city compares with Virginia
Roanoke city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roanoke city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roanoke city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Roanoke city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roanoke city: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roanoke city since 2015: 122 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Vinton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Roanoke city numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vinton is US-460, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-81 (3), SR-24 (3) and CR-0679 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Vinton fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Roanoke city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-0679 | 1 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roanoke city) |
|---|---|
| Orange Ave Ne | 36 |
| I-581 | 31 |
| Franklin Rd Sw | 20 |
| Orange Ave Nw | 15 |
| Peters Creek Rd Nw | 8 |
| I-581Sb | 7 |
| I-581 North | 5 |
| Brandon Ave Sw | 4 |
Vinton at a glance
| Population | 8,059 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,591 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roanoke city 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +270% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +57% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +6% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vinton
How many truck accidents are there in Vinton?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Roanoke city since 2015, with 4 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vinton?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vinton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vinton?
August has the most truck crashes in Roanoke city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vinton?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roanoke city since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vinton compared with Virginia?
Roanoke city records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vinton?
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.