ZIP 24472 (Raphine, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24472: 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24472 is I-81, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 24472 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockbridge County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.9% 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 Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| 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 24472 at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,429 |
| Median home value | $266,457 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24472?
Rockbridge County has had 1,003 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 498 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24472?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24472?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rockbridge County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24472?
Since 2015, Rockbridge County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24472 compare with Virginia?
Rockbridge County records 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24472?
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.