Allison Gap, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allison Gap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allison Gap 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 has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Smyth County: 37.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smyth County. They injured 202 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Allison Gap had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Smyth County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Allison Gap is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-91 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Allison Gap fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 |
Allison Gap at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24370) | $48,787 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24370) | $121,998 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allison Gap
How many truck crashes happen in Allison Gap?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 202 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Allison Gap?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allison Gap since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allison Gap?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allison Gap?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Allison Gap compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Smyth County records 149.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allison Gap?
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.