ZIP 24127 (New Castle, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24127: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Craig 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
1 of 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Craig County compares with Virginia
Craig County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craig County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craig County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 8.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 66% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Craig County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Craig County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 14.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craig County. They injured 12 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24127 since 2015: SR-311 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24127 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craig County.
- 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 Craig County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-311 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craig County) |
|---|---|
| SR-311 | 13 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-611 | 2 |
| Cumberland Gap Rd At 0.50M W Of Rt 1007 | 1 |
| Johns Creek Road At 200Ft E Of Grannys Branch Rd | 1 |
| Route 311 At 1.20M S Of Route 621 | 1 |
| Route 42 At 0.10M E Of Route 629 | 1 |
| Route 42 At 0.20M W Of Route 622 | 1 |
ZIP 24127 at a glance
| Population | 4,392 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,620 |
| Median home value | $187,119 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Craig 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +111% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 1 | -57% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24127
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24127?
27 truck crashes have been reported in Craig County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24127?
Truck crashes in Craig County peak in March, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24127?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Craig County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24127 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Craig County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24127?
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.