ZIP 24266 (Lebanon, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24266: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Russell 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
4 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Virginia
Russell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Russell County has lower values than Virginia for after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Russell County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Russell County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24266 happened on CR-71 (1) and US-58 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24266 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell County.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-71 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 30 |
| SR-58 | 19 |
| SR-71 | 8 |
| SR-80 | 7 |
| Rt. 58 | 6 |
| Rt. 19 | 5 |
| Rt. 80 | 4 |
| SR-621 | 4 |
ZIP 24266 at a glance
| Population | 8,688 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,875 |
| Median home value | $134,803 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24266
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24266?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Russell County (84 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24266?
Truck crashes in Russell County peak in December, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24266?
Since 2015, Russell County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24266 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Russell County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24266?
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.