Winchester, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winchester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winchester and Winchester city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winchester city numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winchester city compares with Virginia
Winchester city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winchester city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winchester city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 79% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Winchester city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Winchester city: 6.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Winchester city has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Winchester had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Winchester city numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-7 (3), US-50 (3) and CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Winchester fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winchester city.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Winchester city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winchester city) |
|---|---|
| National Ave | 8 |
| Berryville Ave | 5 |
| I-81 | 4 |
| S Braddock St | 4 |
| S Pleasant Valley Rd | 3 |
| Jubal Early Drive | 2 |
| Legge Blvd | 2 |
| Millwood Ave | 2 |
Winchester at a glance
| Population | 27,800 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22601) | $64,258 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22601) | $337,153 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winchester 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +1380% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | +54% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winchester
How many truck crashes happen in Winchester?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winchester city (22 injured, 1 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Winchester?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winchester since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Winchester?
Truck crashes in Winchester city peak in May, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winchester?
Since 2015, Winchester city has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Winchester compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Winchester city has 25.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Winchester?
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.