ZIP 24201 (Bristol, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol city, 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 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol city compares with Virginia
Bristol city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Bristol city is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Bristol city: December 15.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Bristol city has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-0670 (1), SR-75 (1) and US-11W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24201 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol city.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bristol city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| CR-0670 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-11W | 1 |
| West State Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol city) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 46 |
| I-81 North | 15 |
| I-81 South | 14 |
| Gate City Hwy | 3 |
| Commonwealth Ave | 2 |
| Exit 7 Southbound Off Ramp | 2 |
| I - 81 South | 2 |
| I-381 | 2 |
ZIP 24201 at a glance
| Population | 15,903 |
| Density | 607 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,764 |
| Median home value | $175,630 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol city 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +10% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +24% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24201?
Bristol city has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 2.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24201?
I-81 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24201 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24201?
Truck crashes in Bristol city peak in December, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24201?
Since 2015, Bristol city has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24201 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol city has 70.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24201?
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.