ZIP 24523 (Bedford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
11 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Virginia
Bedford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Bedford County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 24523 at a glance: US-460 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 24523.
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bedford County. They injured 134 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-460 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24523 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-43 (2), SR-122 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 66 |
| SR-122 | 23 |
| SR-221 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| Route 460 East | 8 |
| SR-501 | 8 |
| Route 460 West | 6 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
ZIP 24523 at a glance
| Population | 20,349 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,957 |
| Median home value | $242,197 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24523?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedford County (134 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24523?
Since 2015, US-460 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24523: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24523?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Bedford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24523?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24523 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bedford County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24523?
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.