ZIP 24486 (Weyers Cave, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24486: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Augusta County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24486 is I-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-0708 (1), US-11 (1) and US-340 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24486 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Augusta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| CR-0708 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-340 | 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 24486 at a glance
| Population | 3,739 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,990 |
| Median home value | $276,763 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 24486
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24486?
1,221 truck crashes have been reported in Augusta County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 507 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24486?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24486 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24486?
August has the most truck crashes in Augusta County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24486?
Since 2015, Augusta County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24486 compare with Virginia?
Augusta County records 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24486?
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.