ZIP 24124 (Narrows, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24124: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
ZIP 24124 at a glance: US-460 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24124: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Giles County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-460 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24124 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24124 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Giles County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 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 |
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 24124 at a glance
| Population | 4,042 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,854 |
| Median home value | $111,873 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24124
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24124?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Giles County (37 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24124?
US-460 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24124 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24124?
January has the most truck crashes in Giles County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24124?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Giles County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24124 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Giles County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24124?
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.