ZIP 24556 (Goode, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24556: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 24556 at a glance: US-460 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24556 since 2015.
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24556 is US-460, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-221 (2) and SR-122 (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 24556 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.4% 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
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 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 24556 at a glance
| Population | 2,584 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,250 |
| Median home value | $341,594 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24556?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 134 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24556?
Since 2015, US-460 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24556: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24556?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Bedford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24556?
Since 2015, Bedford County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24556 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bedford County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24556?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.