ZIP 24377 (Tannersville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24377: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tazewell 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
5 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tazewell County compares with Virginia
Tazewell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tazewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tazewell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Tazewell County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tazewell County: 9.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24377 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24377 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-19 | 7 |
| Route 19 & 460 | 5 |
| SR-102 | 5 |
| Rt. 19 & 460 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
| SR-627 | 4 |
ZIP 24377 at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,115 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tazewell 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 | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24377
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24377?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 84 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24377?
January has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24377?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24377 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Tazewell County records 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24377?
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.