Gate City, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gate City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gate City and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Virginia
Scott County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Scott County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Scott County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Gate City since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Scott County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gate City is US-11W, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-26 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Scott County.
Route planning tips for Gate City fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-11W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 3 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 16 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| Rt. 23 | 7 |
| Rt.23 | 6 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| Rt 23 North | 3 |
| Us 23 South | 3 |
| Rt 23 South | 2 |
Gate City at a glance
| Population | 2,019 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24251) | $44,505 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24251) | $159,827 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Gate City
How common are truck crashes in Gate City?
Scott County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gate City?
US-11W had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gate City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gate City?
July has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gate City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gate City compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gate City?
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.