ZIP 24570 (Lowry, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24570: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
The headline for ZIP 24570: US-460 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 24570.
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-43 (2), SR-122 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24570 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| 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 24570 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24570?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24570?
US-460 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24570 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24570?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24570?
Since 2015, Bedford County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24570 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 24570?
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.