ZIP 24272 (Nora, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24272: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dickenson County: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Dickenson County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 0 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24272 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24272 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 4.6% 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 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 24272 at a glance
| Population | 316 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,313 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 24272
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24272?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickenson County (25 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24272?
The worst month is December: 14.7% of truck crashes in Dickenson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24272?
Since 2015, Dickenson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24272 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
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 24272?
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.