Hiltons, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hiltons: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hiltons 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.
Scott County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hiltons 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
Truck crashes peak in July (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hiltons happened on US-11W (2), I-26 (1) and US-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scott County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hiltons fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 2 |
| 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 |
Hiltons at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24258) | $44,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24258) | $120,492 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hiltons
How many truck accidents are there in Hiltons?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (46 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hiltons?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in July, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hiltons?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hiltons compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hiltons?
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.