ZIP 24226 (Clinchco, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24226: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickenson 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
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickenson County compares with Virginia
Dickenson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickenson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickenson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Dickenson County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dickenson County: 0.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dickenson County. They injured 25 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24226 since 2015: SR-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24226 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.6% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dickenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickenson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-652 | 11 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| Hwy 652 Dr Ralph Stanley Hwy | 2 |
| Route 80 Helen Henderson Highway | 2 |
| Route 83 / Dickenson Hwy | 2 |
| Route 83 Dickenson Highway | 2 |
| Rt 652 At 0.88M S Of Spring Fork | 2 |
ZIP 24226 at a glance
| Population | 2,110 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,191 |
| Median home value | $75,592 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickenson 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24226
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24226?
Dickenson County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24226?
Truck crashes in Dickenson County peak in December, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24226?
Since 2015, Dickenson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24226 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickenson County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24226?
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.