Tazewell, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tazewell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tazewell and Tazewell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tazewell County numbers.
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 sits below Virginia on 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).
What stands out in Tazewell County: 9.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tazewell County. They injured 84 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Tazewell since 2015; patterns below come from Tazewell County as a whole.
74% of truck crash reports in Tazewell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tazewell since 2015: SR-61 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Tazewell fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tazewell County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- With 9.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-460 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 4,302 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 626 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tazewell
How many truck crashes happen in Tazewell?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tazewell County (84 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tazewell?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Tazewell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tazewell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tazewell compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tazewell County has 40.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tazewell?
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.