ZIP 24072 (Check, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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
1 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Virginia
Floyd County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Floyd County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 24072: I-81 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24072 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 12 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 91 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 2.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
4.5% 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 24072 is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-637 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24072 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.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| SR-221 | 8 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Rt.221 | 2 |
| SR-750 | 2 |
| Sr 8 Webbs Mill Rd | 2 |
| Alum Ridge Road | 1 |
| Daniels Run Road | 1 |
| Floyd Highway North | 1 |
ZIP 24072 at a glance
| Population | 1,238 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,500 |
| Median home value | $243,483 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +75% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +27% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24072?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (12 injured, 0 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24072?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24072?
January has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24072?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24072 compared with Virginia?
Floyd County records 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24072?
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.