ZIP 24368 (Rural Retreat, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24368: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wythe 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 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wythe County compares with Virginia
Wythe County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wythe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wythe County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 275.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 95% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Wythe County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wythe County at a glance: 1 in 833 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Wythe County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 447 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24368 is I-81, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-11 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24368 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wythe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.0% 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
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 Wythe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wythe County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 377 |
| I-77 | 136 |
| Nb 81 | 18 |
| Nb Interstate 81 | 13 |
| Sb 81 | 9 |
| I-77 South | 8 |
| I-81 South | 8 |
| Sb Interstate 81 | 8 |
ZIP 24368 at a glance
| Population | 5,574 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,614 |
| Median home value | $167,225 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wythe 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | +20% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | -1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 96 | +66% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24368
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24368?
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wythe County (447 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24368?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24368: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24368?
The worst month is May: 10.8% of truck crashes in Wythe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24368?
Since 2015, Wythe County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24368 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wythe County has 275.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24368?
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.