ZIP 24147 (Rich Creek, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24147: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 24147: US-460 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24147 since 2015.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
US-460 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24147 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-12 (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 24147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 24147 at a glance
| Population | 1,352 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,667 |
| Median home value | $106,665 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24147?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Giles County (37 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24147?
US-460 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24147 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24147?
January has the most truck crashes in Giles County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24147?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Giles County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24147 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Giles County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24147?
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.