ZIP 24175 (Troutville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24175: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Botetourt 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 1,022 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Botetourt County compares with Virginia
Botetourt County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Botetourt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Botetourt County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 260.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Botetourt County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Botetourt County at a glance: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Botetourt County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-311 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24175 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Botetourt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-311 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Botetourt County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 593 |
| Interstate 81 North | 27 |
| SR-11 | 18 |
| SR-220 | 16 |
| Interstate 81 South | 13 |
| Botetourt Road | 10 |
| Lee Highway | 10 |
| Nb 81 | 10 |
ZIP 24175 at a glance
| Population | 8,128 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,314 |
| Median home value | $301,554 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Botetourt 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 | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 66 | +24% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 79 | +19% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 94 | +19% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24175
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24175?
Since 2015, 1,022 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Botetourt County (378 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24175?
I-81 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24175 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24175?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Botetourt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24175?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Botetourt County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24175 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 260.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Botetourt County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24175?
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.