ZIP 24184 (Wirtz, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24184: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 24184: US-220 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24184 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 455 truck crashes since 2015, with 221 people injured and 17 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24184 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-0679 (1), CR-678 (1) and CR-834 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24184 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 7 |
| CR-0679 | 1 |
| CR-678 | 1 |
| CR-834 | 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 24184 at a glance
| Population | 4,527 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,909 |
| Median home value | $261,531 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24184
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24184?
Franklin County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 221 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24184?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24184 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24184?
The worst month is May: 12.7% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24184?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24184 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 70.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24184?
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.