#8 Gravel vs Crusher Run

#8 Gravel

Small crushed stone approximately 3/8 to 1/2 inch in size. Good for walkways and as a top dressing for driveways. #8 gravel bridges the gap between coarse aggregates and fine pea gravel, offering a balance of comfort and stability.

Crusher Run

Dense blend of crushed stone and stone dust ranging from 1.5" down to fine particles. The fines fill voids between larger stones, creating a surface that self-compacts into an exceptionally firm, stable base. Crusher run is the most popular single-material solution for driveways and parking areas.

#8 Gravel

• ✓ Walkways
• ✓ Patios
• ✓ Between pavers
• ✓ Asphalt mix
• ✓ Top dressing
• ✓ Drainage backfill

Crusher Run

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Parking areas
• ✓ Road base
• ✓ Foundation sub-base
• ✓ Backfill
• ✓ Equipment pads

#8 Gravel

• + Smaller size is more comfortable to walk on
• + Compacts better than larger stone
• + Good for filling gaps between pavers
• + Excellent drainage
• + Smooth driveway top-dressing

• − Can migrate without edging
• − Not as stable as larger crushed stone
• − May be tracked by shoes
• − Less commonly stocked than #57
• − Dusty when dry

Crusher Run

• + Self-compacts into an extremely stable surface
• + Single-layer application (no need for multiple grades)
• + Excellent load-bearing capacity
• + Affordable and widely available
• + Fines lock stones together to resist shifting

• − Not decorative — utilitarian gray appearance
• − Can become muddy if drainage is poor
• − Dusty in dry conditions
• − Tracks onto paved surfaces
• − Requires compaction equipment for best results

#8 Gravel

#8 gravel consists of angular crushed stone pieces from 3/8" to 1/2" in diameter. Like other crushed stone, color varies by source quarry — gray, blue-gray, tan, and brown are most common.

Crusher Run

Mix of angular crushed stone from 1.5" down to fine stone dust. The blend of sizes is what makes it self-compacting. Color is typically gray or blue-gray depending on source rock. Sometimes called "crusher run" because it's the raw output of a stone crusher.