ZIP 24065 (Boones Mill, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 455 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Virginia
Franklin County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 24065: US-220 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24065 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 221 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24065 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-678 (1), SR-116 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24065 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.5% 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 7 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 104 |
| Rt.220 | 20 |
| Rt. 220 | 17 |
| SR-40 | 15 |
| Virgil H Goode Hwy | 14 |
| SR-122 | 12 |
| Virgil H. Goode Hwy. (Rt. 220) | 11 |
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 10 |
ZIP 24065 at a glance
| Population | 6,565 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,240 |
| Median home value | $234,924 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +12% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | +34% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24065?
455 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 221 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24065?
US-220 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24065 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24065?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24065?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24065 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24065?
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.