Strasburg, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Strasburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Strasburg 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shenandoah County: 6.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shenandoah County. They injured 395 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Strasburg 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
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Strasburg is I-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-522 (4), I-66 (3) and SR-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Strasburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shenandoah County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Strasburg at a glance
| Population | 7,290 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,791 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Strasburg
How many truck accidents are there in Strasburg?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Shenandoah County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 395 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Strasburg?
I-81 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Strasburg since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Strasburg?
Truck crashes in Shenandoah County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Strasburg?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shenandoah County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Strasburg compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Shenandoah County records 162.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Strasburg?
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.