ZIP 24090 (Fincastle, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24090: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
The headline for Botetourt County: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Botetourt County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 24 were killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-11 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24090 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% 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
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 Botetourt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 24090 at a glance
| Population | 4,521 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,521 |
| Median home value | $284,522 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24090
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24090?
Botetourt County has had 1,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24090?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24090 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24090?
Truck crashes in Botetourt County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24090?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Botetourt County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24090 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Botetourt County has 260.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24090?
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.