ZIP 24311 (Atkins, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Smyth 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 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smyth County compares with Virginia
Smyth County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smyth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smyth County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Smyth County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Smyth County at a glance: 37.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 14.8% in Virginia.
Overview
Smyth County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-11 (2) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24311 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smyth County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 Smyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smyth County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 339 |
| Southbound Interstate 81 | 11 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| I-81 North | 6 |
| I-81 South | 6 |
| Northbound Interstate 81 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 6 |
| SR-107 | 3 |
ZIP 24311 at a glance
| Population | 1,526 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,516 |
| Median home value | $94,183 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smyth 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 28 | +46% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | +68% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24311?
Smyth County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 202 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24311?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24311: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24311?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24311?
Since 2015, Smyth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24311 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 149.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Smyth County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24311?
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.