ZIP 24458 (McDowell, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24458: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Highland County at a glance: 16.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Highland County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 24458 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 24458 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 16.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment 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 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 24458 at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,145 |
| 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. 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 24458
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24458?
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 24458?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Highland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24458?
Since 2015, Highland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24458 compared 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 24458?
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.