ZIP 24162 (Shawsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24162: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
6 of 1,036 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Virginia
Montgomery County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montgomery County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 6.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 1,036 truck crashes since 2015, with 421 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24162 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-11 (2), CR-637 (1) and CR-642 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24162 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 11 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-637 | 1 |
| CR-642 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 297 |
| I-81 North | 149 |
| I-81 South | 121 |
| Nb 81 | 55 |
| Nb I-81 | 25 |
| Interstate 81 North | 24 |
| Interstate 81 South | 16 |
| Sb 81 | 14 |
ZIP 24162 at a glance
| Population | 2,259 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,348 |
| Median home value | $160,713 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 47 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 54 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 88 | +22% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 88 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24162
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24162?
Since 2015, 1,036 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (421 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24162?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24162: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24162?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24162?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24162 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 89.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24162?
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.