ZIP 24064 (Blue Ridge, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24064: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
11 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Virginia
Bedford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Bedford County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 24064: I-81 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24064 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedford County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24064 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-24 (3), Glade View (1) and Mu-149 Washington Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24064 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 66 |
| SR-122 | 23 |
| SR-221 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| Route 460 East | 8 |
| SR-501 | 8 |
| Route 460 West | 6 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
ZIP 24064 at a glance
| Population | 4,875 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,583 |
| Median home value | $268,742 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24064
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24064?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedford County (134 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24064?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24064 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24064?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Bedford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24064?
Since 2015, Bedford County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24064 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bedford County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24064?
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.