ZIP 24328 (Fancy Gap, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24328: 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: 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
Carroll County has recorded 678 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24328 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-58 (2), CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1) and R-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24328 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
| R-221 | 1 |
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 24328 at a glance
| Population | 1,915 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,659 |
| Median home value | $168,048 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24328
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24328?
678 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 279 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24328?
I-77 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24328 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24328?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24328?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24328 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 192.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24328?
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.