ZIP 24087 (Elliston, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24087: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montgomery County at a glance: 6.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,036 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 421 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24087 is I-81, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-11 (2), 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 24087 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, 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.
- With 6.7% 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
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 | 12 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
| CR-642 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 24087 at a glance
| Population | 3,941 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,204 |
| Median home value | $150,991 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24087
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24087?
Montgomery County has had 1,036 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 421 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24087?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24087: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24087?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24087?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24087 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24087?
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.