ZIP 24269 (McClure, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24269: 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. 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
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickenson County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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 24269 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 24269 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 24269 at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 24269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24269?
Dickenson County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24269?
The worst month is December: 14.7% of truck crashes in Dickenson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24269?
Since 2015, Dickenson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24269 compared with Virginia?
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 24269?
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.