ZIP 24319 (Chilhowie, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24319: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Smyth County: 37.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Virginia: 14.8%).
Overview
Smyth County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come CR-600 (1), CR-86 Whitetop Rd (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24319 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smyth County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Smyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-86 Whitetop Rd | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-58 | 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 24319 at a glance
| Population | 6,997 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,721 |
| Median home value | $156,785 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24319
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24319?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Smyth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 202 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24319?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24319: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24319?
Truck crashes in Smyth County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24319?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Smyth County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24319 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Smyth County has 149.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24319?
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.