Rockbridge County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockbridge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 1,003 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockbridge County compares with Virginia
Rockbridge County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockbridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 376.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Rockbridge County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rockbridge County: 1 in 233 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockbridge County since 2015: 498 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads in Rockbridge County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (3), US-11 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Rockbridge County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rockbridge County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockbridge County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 491 |
| Nb I-81 | 37 |
| I-81 South | 31 |
| I-81 North | 25 |
| I-64 | 25 |
| Sb I-81 | 24 |
| Interstate 81 North | 22 |
| Interstate 81 South | 20 |
Rockbridge County at a glance
| Population | 22,368 |
| Land area | 596.5 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockbridge 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 | 48 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 63 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 64 | +1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 95 | +48% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Rockbridge County
How many truck accidents are there in Rockbridge County?
Since 2015, 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockbridge County (498 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rockbridge County?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Rockbridge County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockbridge County?
September has the most truck crashes in Rockbridge County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockbridge County?
Since 2015, Rockbridge County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Rockbridge County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Rockbridge County records 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rockbridge County?
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.