ZIP 24483 (Vesuvius, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24483: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Rockbridge County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rockbridge County at a glance: 1 in 233 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockbridge County. They injured 498 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24483 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24483 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 24483 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $297,913 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24483
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24483?
Rockbridge County has had 1,003 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 498 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24483?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24483: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24483?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rockbridge County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24483?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockbridge County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24483 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Rockbridge County records 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24483?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.