ZIP 24450 (Lexington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24450: 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 runs above Virginia on 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
Rockbridge County has recorded 1,003 truck crashes since 2015, with 498 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24450 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (3) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24450 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.
- 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-11 | 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 24450 at a glance
| Population | 17,714 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,587 |
| Median home value | $304,334 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24450
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24450?
Since 2015, 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockbridge County (498 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24450?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24450 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24450?
Truck crashes in Rockbridge County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24450?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockbridge County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24450 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockbridge County has 376.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24450?
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.