ZIP 24378 (Troutdale, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24378: 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. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grayson County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Grayson County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24378 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (2).
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 24378 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 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 24378 at a glance
| Population | 1,056 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,157 |
| Median home value | $121,881 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24378
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24378?
Grayson County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24378?
September has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24378?
Since 2015, Grayson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24378 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grayson County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24378?
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.