ZIP 24318 (Ceres, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24318: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Bland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bland County. They injured 74 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-11 (1), SR-61 (1) and US-11 (1).
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 24318 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Bland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
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 24318 at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,815 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24318
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24318?
Bland County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24318?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24318 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24318?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Bland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24318?
Since 2015, Bland County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24318 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bland County has 316.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24318?
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.