ZIP 24176 (Union Hall, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24176: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
8 of 455 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Virginia
Franklin County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Franklin County: May worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 221 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24176 since 2015: CR-626 Smith Mountain Rd (1), CR-834 (1) and US-220 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24176 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-626 Smith Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-834 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 104 |
| Rt.220 | 20 |
| Rt. 220 | 17 |
| SR-40 | 15 |
| Virgil H Goode Hwy | 14 |
| SR-122 | 12 |
| Virgil H. Goode Hwy. (Rt. 220) | 11 |
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 10 |
ZIP 24176 at a glance
| Population | 1,586 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,250 |
| Median home value | $653,410 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 29 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +12% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | +34% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24176
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24176?
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (221 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24176?
May has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24176?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24176 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24176?
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.