ZIP 24279 (Pound, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24279: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wise 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 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wise County compares with Virginia
Wise County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wise County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wise County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wise County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wise County: 1 in 83 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wise County. They injured 113 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24279 is US-119, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-83 (1), US-23 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24279 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter 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 Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wise County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 49 |
| SR-58A | 15 |
| Rt. 23 | 11 |
| Rt. 652 | 5 |
| Rt.23/ Orby Cantrell Hwy | 4 |
| Route 23 North | 3 |
| Rt. 58A | 3 |
| SR-646 | 3 |
ZIP 24279 at a glance
| Population | 4,671 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,602 |
| Median home value | $104,195 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wise 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | -18% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -33% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24279
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24279?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Wise County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 113 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24279?
Since 2015, US-119 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24279: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24279?
The worst month is March: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wise County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24279?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Wise County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24279 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 43.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24279?
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.