ZIP 24237 (Dante, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24237: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Dickenson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dickenson County: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dickenson County. They injured 25 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24237 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24237 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.
- With 4.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 24237 at a glance
| Population | 1,064 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,095 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24237
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24237?
Dickenson County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24237?
December has the most truck crashes in Dickenson County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24237?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dickenson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24237 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickenson County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24237?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.