ZIP 24128 (Newport, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24128: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Giles County at a glance: January 12.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Giles County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24128 since 2015.
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 24128 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 24128 at a glance
| Population | 1,450 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,512 |
| Median home value | $252,872 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24128?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Giles County (37 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24128?
Truck crashes in Giles County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24128?
Since 2015, Giles County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24128 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Giles County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24128?
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.