Clary, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clary: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clary and Shenandoah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shenandoah County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shenandoah County compares with Virginia
Shenandoah County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shenandoah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shenandoah County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 95% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Shenandoah County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shenandoah County: 6.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Shenandoah County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 395 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clary since 2015; patterns below come from Shenandoah County as a whole.
83% of truck crash reports in Shenandoah County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Clary with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-522 (4), I-66 (3) and SR-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Clary fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shenandoah County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Shenandoah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| US-522 | 4 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shenandoah County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 529 |
| Nb I 81 | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 26 |
| Sb I 81 | 20 |
| Sb I-81 | 17 |
| SR-11 | 10 |
| John Marshall Highway | 8 |
| Intersate 81 N/B | 5 |
Clary at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22657) | $63,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22657) | $303,048 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shenandoah 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | +84% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 58 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 84 | +43% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clary
How common are truck crashes in Clary?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shenandoah County (395 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clary?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clary since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clary?
Truck crashes in Shenandoah County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clary?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shenandoah County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clary compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 162.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shenandoah County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clary?
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.