ZIP 24171 (Stuart, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24171: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Patrick 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 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Patrick County compares with Virginia
Patrick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Patrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Patrick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Patrick County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Patrick County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Patrick County. They injured 53 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24171 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-103 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24171 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Patrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Patrick County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 20 |
| Rt 58 Jeb Stuart Hwy | 8 |
| Rte 58 | 7 |
| SR-103 | 5 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy | 4 |
| Rt. 103 | 4 |
| Rt. 58 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
ZIP 24171 at a glance
| Population | 8,268 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,778 |
| Median home value | $134,861 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Patrick 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24171
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24171?
Patrick County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24171?
Truck crashes in Patrick County peak in March, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24171?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Patrick County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24171 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Patrick County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24171?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.