ZIP 24019 (Roanoke, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24019: 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 |
Roanoke County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Roanoke County at a glance: 1 in 110 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 942 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roanoke County since 2015: 336 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24019 is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-460 (4), Glade View (1) and Mu-149 Washington Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24019 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| US-460 | 4 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| Roanoke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-311 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 24019 at a glance
| Population | 28,585 |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,870 |
| Median home value | $260,806 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24019
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24019?
942 truck crashes have been reported in Roanoke County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 336 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24019?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24019 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24019?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Roanoke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24019?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Roanoke County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24019 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Roanoke County has 82.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24019?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.