ZIP 24136 (Pembroke, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24136: 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. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Giles County at a glance: January worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Giles County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 3 were 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24136 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24136 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.1% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
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 24136 at a glance
| Population | 3,145 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,854 |
| Median home value | $174,781 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24136
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24136?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Giles County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 37 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24136?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Giles County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24136?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Giles County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24136 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24136?
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.