ZIP 24416 (Buena Vista, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24416: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockbridge 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
4 of 1,003 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockbridge County compares with Virginia
Rockbridge County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockbridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 376.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Rockbridge County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rockbridge County: 1 in 233 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockbridge County since 2015: 498 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-11 (1), US-130 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24416 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-130 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockbridge County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 491 |
| Nb I-81 | 37 |
| I-81 South | 31 |
| I-81 North | 25 |
| I-64 | 25 |
| Sb I-81 | 24 |
| Interstate 81 North | 22 |
| Interstate 81 South | 20 |
ZIP 24416 at a glance
| Population | 9,082 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,882 |
| Median home value | $157,329 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockbridge 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 | 48 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 63 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 64 | +1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 95 | +48% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24416
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24416?
Rockbridge County has had 1,003 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 498 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24416?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24416: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24416?
September has the most truck crashes in Rockbridge County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24416?
Since 2015, Rockbridge County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24416 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockbridge County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24416?
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.