Sugar Grove, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Grove 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Smyth County is lower 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% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 14.8% in Virginia.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sugar Grove 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Sugar Grove with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (2), SR-11 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Sugar Grove fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smyth 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 5.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| 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 |
Sugar Grove at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24375) | $53,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24375) | $74,915 |
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 Sugar Grove
How common are truck crashes in Sugar Grove?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 202 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sugar Grove?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugar Grove: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sugar Grove?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugar Grove?
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 Sugar Grove compared with Virginia?
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 Sugar Grove?
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.