ZIP 24442 (Head Waters, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24442: 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 |
Highland County has lower values than Virginia for 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.
What stands out in Highland County: 16.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Highland County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
Road surface: 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24442 happened on US-220 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Highland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24442 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
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 24442 at a glance
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,750 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24442
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24442?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Highland County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 5 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24442?
September has the most truck crashes in Highland County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24442?
Since 2015, Highland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24442 compare with Virginia?
Highland County records 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24442?
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.