Tazewell County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tazewell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tazewell County compares with Virginia
Tazewell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tazewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tazewell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Tazewell County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tazewell County at a glance: 9.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-624 (1), CR-92 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Tazewell County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-19 | 7 |
| Route 19 & 460 | 5 |
| SR-102 | 5 |
| Rt. 19 & 460 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
| SR-627 | 4 |
Tazewell County at a glance
| Population | 38,875 |
| Land area | 518.8 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,765 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tazewell 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 | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tazewell County
ZIP codes in Tazewell County
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Questions fleets ask about Tazewell County
How common are truck crashes in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tazewell County?
US-460 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tazewell County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County?
January has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tazewell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tazewell County compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tazewell County has 40.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tazewell County?
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.