ZIP 24280 (Rosedale, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24280: 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.
Russell County at a glance: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Russell County. They injured 84 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24280 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-80 (1).
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 24280 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 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 24280 at a glance
| Population | 784 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,647 |
| Median home value | $257,067 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24280
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24280?
Russell County has had 161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24280?
December has the most truck crashes in Russell County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24280?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Russell County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24280 compare with Virginia?
Russell County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24280?
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.