ZIP 24058 (Belspring, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24058: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
4 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Virginia
Pulaski County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pulaski County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pulaski County: 9.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 558 truck crashes since 2015, with 274 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-100 (2) and CR-643 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24058 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| CR-643 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 259 |
| I-81 North | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 24 |
| I-81 South | 23 |
| Sb I-81 | 23 |
| Cleburne Blvd | 19 |
| Northbound Interstate 81 | 14 |
| Southbound Interstate 81 | 8 |
ZIP 24058 at a glance
| Population | 281 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +55% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24058
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24058?
Pulaski County has had 558 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 274 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24058?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24058 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24058?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24058?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24058 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 144.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24058?
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.