ZIP 24290 (Weber City, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24290: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
0 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Virginia
Scott County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Scott County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scott County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-26 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scott County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24290 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 4 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 16 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| Rt. 23 | 7 |
| Rt.23 | 6 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| Rt 23 North | 3 |
| Us 23 South | 3 |
| Rt 23 South | 2 |
ZIP 24290 at a glance
| Population | 2,274 |
| Density | 175 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,923 |
| Median home value | $178,992 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24290
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24290?
108 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24290?
Since 2015, US-11W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24290: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24290?
The worst month is July: 13.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24290?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24290 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24290?
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.