ZIP 24381 (Woodlawn, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24381: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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 678 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Virginia
Carroll County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Carroll County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 6.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 678 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-58 (3), CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd (1) and R-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24381 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| US-58 | 3 |
| CR-701 Joy Ranch Rd | 1 |
| R-221 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 345 |
| Interstate 77 Nb Lanes | 30 |
| Nb I-77 | 23 |
| SR-58 | 17 |
| Interstate 77 Southbound Lanes | 13 |
| SR-620 | 11 |
| SR-52 | 10 |
| Sb I-77 | 9 |
ZIP 24381 at a glance
| Population | 3,091 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,109 |
| Median home value | $161,419 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 44 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 59 | +35% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | -5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24381
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24381?
Since 2015, 678 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (279 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24381?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24381 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24381?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24381?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24381 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 192.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24381?
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.