ZIP 24073 (Christiansburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24073: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
6 of 1,036 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Virginia
Montgomery County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Montgomery County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 6.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 1,036 truck crashes since 2015, with 421 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
6.7% 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 24073 is I-81, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-8 (4), CR-637 (1) and CR-642 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24073 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% 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
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 13 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
| CR-642 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 297 |
| I-81 North | 149 |
| I-81 South | 121 |
| Nb 81 | 55 |
| Nb I-81 | 25 |
| Interstate 81 North | 24 |
| Interstate 81 South | 16 |
| Sb 81 | 14 |
ZIP 24073 at a glance
| Population | 29,677 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,800 |
| Median home value | $252,812 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 47 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 54 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 88 | +22% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24073?
Since 2015, 1,036 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (421 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24073?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24073 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24073?
September has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24073?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24073 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 89.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24073?
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.