ZIP 24435 (Fairfield, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24435: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rockbridge County at a glance: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockbridge County since 2015: 498 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 (8). It is followed by I-64 (1), US-11 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24435 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter 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 Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 24435 at a glance
| Population | 1,764 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,114 |
| Median home value | $213,715 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24435?
Since 2015, 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockbridge County (498 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24435?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24435: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24435?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rockbridge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24435?
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 24435 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockbridge County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24435?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.