ZIP 24426 (Covington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alleghany 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
3 of 235 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alleghany County compares with Virginia
Alleghany County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alleghany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alleghany County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Alleghany County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Alleghany County: 9.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 235 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alleghany County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24426 since 2015: US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24426 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alleghany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alleghany County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 124 |
| I-64E | 10 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| I-64W | 6 |
| SR-220 | 6 |
| SR-311 | 4 |
| Wb I-64 | 4 |
| Rt. 159 | 3 |
ZIP 24426 at a glance
| Population | 13,872 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,138 |
| Median home value | $118,586 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alleghany 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 | 17 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +21% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24426
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24426?
235 truck crashes have been reported in Alleghany County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 84 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24426?
December has the most truck crashes in Alleghany County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24426?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alleghany County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24426 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Alleghany County has 137.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24426?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.