ZIP 24343 (Hillsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24343: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
The headline for Carroll County: 6.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 678 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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 24343 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 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 24343 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| 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 24343 at a glance
| Population | 9,210 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,252 |
| Median home value | $153,712 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24343
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24343?
Carroll County has had 678 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24343?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24343: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24343?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24343?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24343 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 192.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24343?
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.