ZIP 24361 (Meadowview, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24361: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 24361: I-81 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24361 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 726 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24361 is I-81, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-11 (2), SR-91 (1) and US-58 (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 24361 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 |
| 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 24361 at a glance
| Population | 4,484 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,556 |
| Median home value | $195,631 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24361
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24361?
726 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 295 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24361?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24361: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24361?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24361?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24361 compare with Virginia?
Washington County records 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24361?
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.