ZIP 24083 (Daleville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24083: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Botetourt 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 1,022 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Botetourt County compares with Virginia
Botetourt County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Botetourt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Botetourt County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 260.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Botetourt County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Botetourt County: 26.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 14.8% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Botetourt County. They injured 378 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
5.4% 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 24083 is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-460 (4), Glade View (1) and Mu-149 Washington Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24083 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Botetourt County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 Botetourt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| US-460 | 4 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Botetourt County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 593 |
| Interstate 81 North | 27 |
| SR-11 | 18 |
| SR-220 | 16 |
| Interstate 81 South | 13 |
| Botetourt Road | 10 |
| Lee Highway | 10 |
| Nb 81 | 10 |
ZIP 24083 at a glance
| Population | 4,948 |
| Density | 190 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,207 |
| Median home value | $400,034 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Botetourt 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 | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 66 | +24% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 79 | +19% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 94 | +19% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24083
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24083?
1,022 truck crashes have been reported in Botetourt County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 378 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24083?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24083: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24083?
August has the most truck crashes in Botetourt County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24083?
Since 2015, Botetourt County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24083 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 260.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Botetourt County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24083?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.