Adwolf, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adwolf: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adwolf and Smyth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Smyth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smyth County compares with Virginia
Smyth County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smyth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smyth County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Smyth County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Smyth County: 37.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smyth County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Adwolf since 2015; patterns below come from Smyth County as a whole.
82% of truck crash reports in Smyth County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% 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.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by CR-600 (1), CR-86 Whitetop Rd (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Adwolf fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Smyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-86 Whitetop Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smyth County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 339 |
| Southbound Interstate 81 | 11 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| I-81 North | 6 |
| I-81 South | 6 |
| Northbound Interstate 81 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 6 |
| SR-107 | 3 |
Adwolf at a glance
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24354) | $44,502 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24354) | $157,084 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smyth 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 28 | +46% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | +68% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adwolf
How common are truck crashes in Adwolf?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smyth County (202 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Adwolf?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Adwolf since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adwolf?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adwolf?
Since 2015, Smyth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Adwolf compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Smyth County has 149.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adwolf?
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.