ZIP 24333 (Galax, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24333: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grayson County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
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
Truck crashes peak in September (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24333 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-58 (2) and CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24333 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
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 24333 at a glance
| Population | 17,390 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,730 |
| Median home value | $153,114 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 24333
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24333?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (18 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24333?
Truck crashes in Grayson County peak in September, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24333?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24333 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grayson County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24333?
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.