Washington County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
10 of 726 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Virginia
Washington County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Washington County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: I-81 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Washington County.
Overview
Since 2015, 726 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 295 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Washington County is I-81, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-11 (2), US-58 (2) and CR-0670 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-0670 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 226 |
| I-81 North | 83 |
| I-81 South | 56 |
| SR-11 | 23 |
| SR-19 | 16 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| SR-80 | 11 |
| I - 81 South | 9 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 54,098 |
| Land area | 561.2 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,230 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 47 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 68 | +38% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
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Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington County?
Washington County has had 726 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 295 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Washington County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington County?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Washington County compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 115.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington 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.