ZIP 24457 (Low Moor, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24457: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Alleghany County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Alleghany County at a glance: 9.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
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
The worst month is December with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24457 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (1), SR-42 (1), US-22 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24457 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 24457 at a glance
| Population | 425 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,634 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24457
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24457?
Since 2015, 235 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alleghany County (84 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24457?
The worst month is December: 10.6% of truck crashes in Alleghany County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24457?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Alleghany County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24457 compared with Virginia?
Alleghany County records 137.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24457?
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.