ZIP 24082 (Critz, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Patrick 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
2 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Patrick County compares with Virginia
Patrick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Patrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Patrick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Patrick County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Patrick County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Patrick County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24082 since 2015: US-58 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24082 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Patrick County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Patrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Patrick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 20 |
| Rt 58 Jeb Stuart Hwy | 8 |
| Rte 58 | 7 |
| SR-103 | 5 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy | 4 |
| Rt. 103 | 4 |
| Rt. 58 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
ZIP 24082 at a glance
| Population | 291 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,319 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Patrick 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24082?
Patrick County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24082?
The worst month is March: 12.4% of truck crashes in Patrick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24082?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Patrick County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24082 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Patrick County records 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24082?
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.