ZIP 24017 (Roanoke, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24017: 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.5% across 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24017 is I-81, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-460 (3), Glade View (1) and Mu-149 Washington Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24017 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.
- 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 Roanoke city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-311 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 24017 at a glance
| Population | 23,678 |
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,360 |
| Median home value | $150,364 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24017
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24017?
Roanoke city has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24017?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24017: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24017?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in Roanoke city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24017?
Since 2015, Roanoke city has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24017 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Roanoke city records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24017?
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.