ZIP 24324 (Draper, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24324: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
4 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Virginia
Pulaski County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Pulaski County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 9.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 558 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 274 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24324 is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-643 (1), I-77 (1) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24324 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| CR-643 | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 259 |
| I-81 North | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 24 |
| I-81 South | 23 |
| Sb I-81 | 23 |
| Cleburne Blvd | 19 |
| Northbound Interstate 81 | 14 |
| Southbound Interstate 81 | 8 |
ZIP 24324 at a glance
| Population | 2,298 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,066 |
| Median home value | $204,922 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +55% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24324
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24324?
Since 2015, 558 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pulaski County (274 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24324?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24324 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24324?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24324?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24324 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 144.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24324?
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.