ZIP 24150 (Ripplemead, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24150: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Giles County is lower 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.
The headline for Giles County: January worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Giles County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24150 since 2015: US-460 (3). No single road stands out.
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 24150 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.
- 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 | 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 24150 at a glance
| Population | 883 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,031 |
| Median home value | $128,621 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 24150
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24150?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Giles County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24150?
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 24150?
Since 2015, Giles County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24150 compared with Virginia?
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 24150?
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.