Staunton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Staunton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Staunton and Staunton city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Staunton city numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Staunton city compares with Virginia
Staunton city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Staunton city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Staunton city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 7.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 85% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 63% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Staunton city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Staunton city: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.1%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Staunton city. They injured 6 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Staunton since 2015, this page uses Staunton city numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Staunton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (2), CR-654 (1) and SR-262 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Staunton fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 Staunton city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| CR-654 | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Staunton city) |
|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Pkwy | 4 |
| Richmond Ave | 3 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Commerce Rd | 1 |
| Commerce Rd At 200Ft S Of Green Hills Dr | 1 |
| E Beverley St | 1 |
| First St | 1 |
| Greenville Ave At Amherst Rd | 1 |
Staunton at a glance
| Population | 26,361 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,323 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Staunton city 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 1 | -71% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +167% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 2000s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Staunton
How many truck crashes happen in Staunton?
Staunton city has had 24 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Staunton?
I-81 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Staunton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Staunton?
The worst month is March: 16.7% of truck crashes in Staunton city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Staunton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Staunton city since 2015, 8.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Staunton compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 7.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Staunton city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Staunton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.