ZIP 24348 (Independence, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24348: 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 sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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
The worst month is September with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24348 since 2015: US-58 (2). No single road stands out.
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 24348 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
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 24348 at a glance
| Population | 4,855 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,829 |
| Median home value | $150,520 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24348
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24348?
Grayson County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24348?
September has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24348?
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 24348 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24348?
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.