ZIP 24601 (Amonate, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tazewell 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
5 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tazewell County compares with Virginia
Tazewell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tazewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tazewell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Tazewell County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tazewell County: 9.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tazewell County. They injured 84 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24601 since 2015: CR-624 (1), CR-92 (1), SR-16 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24601 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.2% 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
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-19 | 7 |
| Route 19 & 460 | 5 |
| SR-102 | 5 |
| Rt. 19 & 460 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
| SR-627 | 4 |
ZIP 24601 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tazewell 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 | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24601?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tazewell County (84 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24601?
Truck crashes in Tazewell County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24601 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tazewell County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24601?
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.