Warren County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Virginia
Warren County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Warren County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Warren County: 5.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Warren County has recorded 278 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-66 leads in Warren County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-522 (4) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-66 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 6 |
| US-522 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 87 |
| I-81 | 57 |
| SR-522 | 16 |
| SR-340 | 8 |
| Winchester Road | 6 |
| Winchester Rd | 4 |
| SR-613 | 3 |
| Country Club Rd | 2 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 42,461 |
| Land area | 214.6 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +142% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Warren County?
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (125 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Warren County?
I-66 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Warren County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Warren County?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Warren County compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Warren County?
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.