ZIP 24465 (Monterey, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24465: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Highland County: 16.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 26 crashes involving commercial trucks in Highland County since 2015: 5 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
16.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24465 since 2015: US-220 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Highland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24465 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
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 24465 at a glance
| Population | 1,403 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,379 |
| Median home value | $224,937 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24465
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24465?
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 24465?
Truck crashes in Highland County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24465?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Highland County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24465 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24465?
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.