ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
11 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Virginia
Bedford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Bedford County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 24179: US-460 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24179 since 2015.
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24179 is US-460, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-24 (3), CR-0679 (1) and CR-678 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24179 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-460, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.4% 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
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-0679 | 1 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| Glade View | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Mu-149 Washington Ave | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 66 |
| SR-122 | 23 |
| SR-221 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| Route 460 East | 8 |
| SR-501 | 8 |
| Route 460 West | 6 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
ZIP 24179 at a glance
| Population | 18,773 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,565 |
| Median home value | $224,321 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24179
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24179?
Bedford County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24179?
US-460 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24179 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24179?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24179?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24179 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bedford County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24179?
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.