McMullin, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McMullin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McMullin 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.
Smyth County at a glance: 37.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Smyth County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
McMullin 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
May has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of McMullin with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-600 (1), CR-86 Whitetop Rd (1) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for McMullin fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smyth County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.0% 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
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 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
McMullin at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 McMullin
How many truck accidents are there in McMullin?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 202 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McMullin?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McMullin since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McMullin?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McMullin?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in McMullin compared with Virginia?
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 McMullin?
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.