ZIP 24104 (Huddleston, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
11 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Virginia
Bedford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Bedford County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Bedford County at a glance: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedford County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24104 since 2015: CR-626 Smith Mountain Rd (1), SR-122 (1), SR-43 (1) and US-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24104 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-626 Smith Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 66 |
| SR-122 | 23 |
| SR-221 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| Route 460 East | 8 |
| SR-501 | 8 |
| Route 460 West | 6 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
ZIP 24104 at a glance
| Population | 3,163 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,738 |
| Median home value | $339,292 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24104?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedford County (134 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24104?
January has the most truck crashes in Bedford County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24104?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24104 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bedford County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24104?
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.