ZIP 24258 (Hiltons, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24258: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Virginia
Scott County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Scott County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scott County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24258 is I-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-11W (2), SR-394 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scott County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24258 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| US-11W | 2 |
| SR-394 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 16 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| Rt. 23 | 7 |
| Rt.23 | 6 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| Rt 23 North | 3 |
| Us 23 South | 3 |
| Rt 23 South | 2 |
ZIP 24258 at a glance
| Population | 1,163 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,659 |
| Median home value | $120,492 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24258
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24258?
Scott County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24258?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24258 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24258?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in July, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24258?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24258 compared with Virginia?
Scott County records 43.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24258?
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.