ZIP 24018 (Roanoke, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24018: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roanoke County, 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
8 of 942 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roanoke County compares with Virginia
Roanoke County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roanoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Roanoke County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Roanoke County at a glance: 1 in 110 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Roanoke County has recorded 942 truck crashes since 2015, with 336 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
3.5% 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 24018 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-460 (3), US-11 (2) and US-220 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24018 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roanoke County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 310 |
| Franklin Rd | 77 |
| I-81 North | 52 |
| I-81 South | 35 |
| Challenger Ave | 30 |
| West Main St | 27 |
| I-81Sb | 19 |
| Plantation Rd | 17 |
ZIP 24018 at a glance
| Population | 38,720 |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,885 |
| Median home value | $346,534 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roanoke 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 | 29 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 48 | +67% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 54 | +13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 104 | +93% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 104 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24018
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24018?
Roanoke County has had 942 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 336 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24018?
I-81 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24018 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24018?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Roanoke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24018?
Since 2015, Roanoke County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24018 compared with Virginia?
Roanoke County records 82.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24018?
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.