ZIP 24340 (Glade Spring, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
10 of 726 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Virginia
Washington County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Washington County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 24340: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24340: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 726 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 295 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24340 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (2), CR-600 (1) and CR-86 Whitetop Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24340 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-86 Whitetop Rd | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 226 |
| I-81 North | 83 |
| I-81 South | 56 |
| SR-11 | 23 |
| SR-19 | 16 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| SR-80 | 11 |
| I - 81 South | 9 |
ZIP 24340 at a glance
| Population | 6,111 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,950 |
| Median home value | $185,630 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 47 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 68 | +38% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24340?
Since 2015, 726 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (295 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24340?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24340 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24340?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24340?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24340 compared with Virginia?
Washington County records 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24340?
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.