ZIP 24482 (Verona, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24482: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Augusta 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
16 of 1,221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Augusta County compares with Virginia
Augusta County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Augusta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Augusta County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Augusta County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Augusta County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Augusta County. They injured 507 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-340 (3), I-64 (1) and SR-262 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24482 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Augusta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Augusta County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 364 |
| I-81 North | 49 |
| I-64 | 48 |
| Interstate 81 North | 42 |
| Interstate 81 South | 41 |
| Nb I-81 | 39 |
| I-81 South | 38 |
| SR-340 | 23 |
ZIP 24482 at a glance
| Population | 5,312 |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,866 |
| Median home value | $270,145 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Augusta 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 | 45 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 69 | +54% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 77 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 113 | +46% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24482
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24482?
Since 2015, 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Augusta County (507 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24482?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24482 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24482?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Augusta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24482?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Augusta County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24482 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Augusta County records 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24482?
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.