ZIP 24315 (Bland, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24315: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bland 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
3 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bland County compares with Virginia
Bland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 316.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 6.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bland County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bland County: 5.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Bland County has recorded 229 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24315 since 2015: I-77 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24315 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bland County.
- 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bland County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 129 |
| SR-52 | 6 |
| Sb I-77 | 6 |
| Nb 77 | 4 |
| Nb I-77 | 4 |
| North Bound I-77 | 3 |
| I-77 At 0.30M N Of Kimberlin Road | 2 |
| I-77 Rest Area | 2 |
ZIP 24315 at a glance
| Population | 3,978 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,708 |
| Median home value | $158,095 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bland 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +55% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24315
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24315?
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bland County (74 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24315?
Truck crashes in Bland County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24315?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bland County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24315 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Bland County records 316.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24315?
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.