ZIP 24326 (Elk Creek, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grayson 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Virginia
Grayson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Grayson County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grayson County: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grayson County. They injured 18 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24326 happened on US-58 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24326 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grayson County.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 10 |
| SR-21 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| Fairwood Road | 2 |
| Rt. 16 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Cold Springs Lane | 1 |
| Delhart Road | 1 |
ZIP 24326 at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,400 |
| Median home value | $149,029 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24326
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24326?
Grayson County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24326?
The worst month is September: 13.5% of truck crashes in Grayson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24326?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24326 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24326?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.