Quicksburg, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quicksburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quicksburg 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). It stands out for 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shenandoah County since 2015: 395 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Quicksburg 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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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 Quicksburg with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-340 (2), SR-211 (1) and US-11 (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 Quicksburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 |
| US-340 | 2 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Quicksburg at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22847) | $88,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22847) | $348,079 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Quicksburg
How many truck accidents are there in Quicksburg?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Shenandoah County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 395 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Quicksburg?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Quicksburg: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Quicksburg?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Shenandoah County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Quicksburg?
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 Quicksburg compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Shenandoah County has 162.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Quicksburg?
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.