ZIP 24579 (Natural Bridge Station, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24579: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockbridge 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
4 of 1,003 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockbridge County compares with Virginia
Rockbridge County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockbridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 376.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Rockbridge County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rockbridge County: 1 in 233 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Rockbridge County has recorded 1,003 truck crashes since 2015, with 498 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24579 is I-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-122 (1) and US-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24579 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.9% 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
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 Rockbridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| US-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockbridge County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 491 |
| Nb I-81 | 37 |
| I-81 South | 31 |
| I-81 North | 25 |
| I-64 | 25 |
| Sb I-81 | 24 |
| Interstate 81 North | 22 |
| Interstate 81 South | 20 |
ZIP 24579 at a glance
| Population | 1,107 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,944 |
| Median home value | $135,505 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockbridge 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 | 48 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 63 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 64 | +1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 95 | +48% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24579
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24579?
Since 2015, 1,003 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockbridge County (498 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24579?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24579: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24579?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rockbridge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24579?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockbridge County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24579 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Rockbridge County records 376.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24579?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.