ZIP 24134 (Pearisburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24134: 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 sits below Virginia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 24134 at a glance: US-460 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24134: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Giles County. They injured 37 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24134 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Giles County.
- Check whether your routes use US-460, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Giles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 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 24134 at a glance
| Population | 5,400 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,401 |
| Median home value | $164,508 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 24134
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24134?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Giles County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24134?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24134 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24134?
January has the most truck crashes in Giles County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24134?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Giles County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24134 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Giles County records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24134?
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.