ZIP 24433 (Doe Hill, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24433: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Highland 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
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Highland County compares with Virginia
Highland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 55% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Highland County is lower on injuries per crash, 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 Highland County: 16.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 26 crashes involving commercial trucks in Highland County since 2015: 5 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24433 happened on US-220 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Highland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24433 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.0% 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 Highland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-250 | 10 |
| SR-220 | 6 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Highland Tpke At 0.70M W Of Doe Hill Rd | 1 |
| Highland Turnpike | 1 |
| Route 220 N. | 1 |
| SR-614 | 1 |
| SR-616 | 1 |
ZIP 24433 at a glance
| Population | 88 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,444 |
| Median home value | $290,300 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Highland 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +52% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -31% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +11% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24433
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24433?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highland County (5 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24433?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Highland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24433?
Since 2015, Highland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24433 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Highland County has 96.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24433?
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.