ZIP 24248 (Ewing, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24248: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
0 of 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Virginia
Lee County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 6.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 69 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24248 is US-25E, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-345 (1), US-119 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24248 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-25E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 2 |
| SR-345 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 25 |
| SR-58A | 8 |
| SR-421 | 7 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| Route T1125 | 2 |
| West Morgan Avenue | 2 |
| East Morgan Ave | 1 |
| Route 58 A | 1 |
ZIP 24248 at a glance
| Population | 2,207 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,281 |
| Median home value | $115,568 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -20% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24248
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24248?
Lee County has had 69 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24248?
NHTSA data shows US-25E with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24248 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24248?
September has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24248?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24248 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24248?
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.