Wise County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wise 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
2 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wise County compares with Virginia
Wise County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wise County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wise County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wise County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wise County at a glance: 1 in 83 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Wise County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wise County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-600 (1), SR-83 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Wise County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wise County) |
|---|---|
| SR-600 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wise County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 49 |
| SR-58A | 15 |
| Rt. 23 | 11 |
| Rt. 652 | 5 |
| Rt.23/ Orby Cantrell Hwy | 4 |
| Route 23 North | 3 |
| Rt. 58A | 3 |
| SR-646 | 3 |
Wise County at a glance
| Population | 34,973 |
| Land area | 403.4 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,363 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wise 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | -18% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -33% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wise County
ZIP codes in Wise County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wise County
How common are truck crashes in Wise County?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wise County (113 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wise County?
The worst month is March: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wise County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wise County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wise County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Wise County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 43.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wise 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.