ZIP 24317 (Cana, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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 678 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Virginia
Carroll County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Carroll County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Carroll County at a glance: 6.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 678 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 279 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-89 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24317 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 345 |
| Interstate 77 Nb Lanes | 30 |
| Nb I-77 | 23 |
| SR-58 | 17 |
| Interstate 77 Southbound Lanes | 13 |
| SR-620 | 11 |
| SR-52 | 10 |
| Sb I-77 | 9 |
ZIP 24317 at a glance
| Population | 3,409 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,412 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 44 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 59 | +35% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | -5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24317
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24317?
678 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 279 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24317?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24317 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24317?
July has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24317?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24317 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 192.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24317?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.