ZIP 24630 (North Tazewell, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24630: 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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tazewell County at a glance: 9.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24630 since 2015: SR-61 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24630 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 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 24630 at a glance
| Population | 5,307 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,254 |
| Median home value | $110,336 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24630
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24630?
Tazewell County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24630?
January has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24630?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24630 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tazewell County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24630?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.