ZIP 24093 (Glen Lyn, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24093: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Giles 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 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Giles County compares with Virginia
Giles County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Giles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Giles County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Giles County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 24093: US-460 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24093 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Giles County. They injured 37 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
4.1% 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 24093 is US-460, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-12 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24093 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.1% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Giles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Giles County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 40 |
| Rt 460 Virginia Ave | 14 |
| SR-100 | 11 |
| Rt 100 Pulaski Giles Tnpk | 3 |
| Rt. 460 | 2 |
| Virginia Ave | 2 |
| Big Stony Creek | 1 |
| Big Stony Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 24093 at a glance
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Giles 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | +0% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24093
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24093?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Giles County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 37 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24093?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24093 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24093?
January has the most truck crashes in Giles County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24093?
Since 2015, Giles County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24093 compare with Virginia?
Giles County records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24093?
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.