Rockingham County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockingham 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 820 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with Virginia
Rockingham County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Rockingham County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Rockingham County at a glance: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 820 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockingham County. They injured 350 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Rockingham County happened on I-81 (4), US-33 (4), CR-0708 (1), CR-602 (1) and CR-612 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Rockingham County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 6.5% 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
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| US-33 | 4 |
| CR-0708 | 1 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| SR-295 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 296 |
| SR-33 | 34 |
| Interstate 81 South | 28 |
| Interstate 81 North | 25 |
| I-81 North | 23 |
| SR-11 | 19 |
| SR-259 | 17 |
| I-81 South | 16 |
Rockingham County at a glance
| Population | 87,674 |
| Land area | 849.8 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,654 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 39 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 47 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 54 | +14% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 76 | +40% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rockingham County
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Questions fleets ask about Rockingham County
How common are truck crashes in Rockingham County?
820 truck crashes have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 350 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in July, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockingham County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Rockingham County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockingham County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.