ZIP 24120 (Meadows Of Dan, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24120: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Patrick 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 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Patrick County compares with Virginia
Patrick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Patrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Patrick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Patrick County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Patrick County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Patrick County. They injured 53 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24120 since 2015: SR-103 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24120 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Patrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Patrick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 20 |
| Rt 58 Jeb Stuart Hwy | 8 |
| Rte 58 | 7 |
| SR-103 | 5 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy | 4 |
| Rt. 103 | 4 |
| Rt. 58 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
ZIP 24120 at a glance
| Population | 1,591 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,901 |
| Median home value | $204,106 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Patrick 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24120
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24120?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Patrick County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24120?
March has the most truck crashes in Patrick County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24120?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Patrick County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24120 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Patrick County records 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24120?
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.