ZIP 24574 (Monroe, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24574: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amherst 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
0 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amherst County compares with Virginia
Amherst County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amherst County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amherst County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Amherst County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Amherst County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Amherst County. They injured 49 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24574 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (2), US-130 (1) and US-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Amherst County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24574 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% 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
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 Amherst County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-130 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amherst County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 18 |
| SR-130 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| Route 29 Bypass | 8 |
| Route 29 Business | 6 |
| N. Amherst Hwy | 5 |
| Rt. 60 | 5 |
| N Amherst Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 24574 at a glance
| Population | 3,666 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,133 |
| Median home value | $206,264 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amherst 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | -18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 15 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24574
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24574?
Amherst County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24574?
October has the most truck crashes in Amherst County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24574?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Amherst County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24574 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 50.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amherst County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24574?
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.