ZIP 24210 (Abingdon, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
10 of 726 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Virginia
Washington County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Washington County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 24210: I-81 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24210 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 726 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 295 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in 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 US-11 (2) and CR-0670 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24210 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-0670 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 226 |
| I-81 North | 83 |
| I-81 South | 56 |
| SR-11 | 23 |
| SR-19 | 16 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| SR-80 | 11 |
| I - 81 South | 9 |
ZIP 24210 at a glance
| Population | 16,814 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,734 |
| Median home value | $209,530 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 47 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 68 | +38% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24210?
Washington County has had 726 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 295 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24210?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24210 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24210?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24210?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24210 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 115.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24210?
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.