ZIP 24122 (Montvale, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24122: 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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 24122: I-81 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 24122.
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedford County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-460 (3) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24122 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.4% 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
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 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 24122 at a glance
| Population | 1,492 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,563 |
| Median home value | $208,263 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24122
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24122?
Bedford County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24122?
I-81 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24122 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24122?
January has the most truck crashes in Bedford County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24122?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24122 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 24122?
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.