Mount Jackson, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Jackson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Jackson 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 |
Shenandoah County sits below Virginia 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.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Mount Jackson since 2015, this page uses Shenandoah County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Mount Jackson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-211 (1), US-11 (1) and US-340 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Mount Jackson 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.
- 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Shenandoah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-340 | 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 |
Mount Jackson at a glance
| Population | 2,019 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 530 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22842) | $60,134 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22842) | $224,943 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Jackson
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Jackson?
Shenandoah County has had 867 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mount Jackson?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Jackson?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Shenandoah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Jackson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Shenandoah County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mount Jackson compare with Virginia?
Shenandoah County records 162.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mount Jackson?
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.