ZIP 24013 (Roanoke, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24013: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roanoke city, 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
13 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roanoke city compares with Virginia
Roanoke city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roanoke city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roanoke city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Roanoke city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Roanoke city: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roanoke city since 2015: 122 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24013 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-460 (3), SR-24 (2) and CR-0679 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24013 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roanoke city.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Roanoke city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-0679 | 1 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roanoke city) |
|---|---|
| Orange Ave Ne | 36 |
| I-581 | 31 |
| Franklin Rd Sw | 20 |
| Orange Ave Nw | 15 |
| Peters Creek Rd Nw | 8 |
| I-581Sb | 7 |
| I-581 North | 5 |
| Brandon Ave Sw | 4 |
ZIP 24013 at a glance
| Population | 8,026 |
| Density | 1,422 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,290 |
| Median home value | $121,535 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roanoke 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +270% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +57% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +6% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24013
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24013?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roanoke city (122 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24013?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24013 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24013?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in Roanoke city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24013?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Roanoke city since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24013 compare with Virginia?
Roanoke city records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24013?
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.