ZIP 24079 (Copper Hill, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24079: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Floyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Floyd County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 15.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24079 happened on CR-637 (1) and US-221 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24079 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-637 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 24079 at a glance
| Population | 1,389 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,292 |
| Median home value | $225,849 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24079
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24079?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (12 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24079?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in January, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24079?
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 24079 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24079?
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.