ZIP 24637 (Pounding Mill, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24637: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tazewell County: 9.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tazewell County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 9.2% 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 (2). After it: CR-624 (1), CR-92 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24637 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 24637 at a glance
| Population | 3,778 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,112 |
| Median home value | $156,141 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24637
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24637?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tazewell County (84 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24637?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24637 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24637?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Tazewell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24637?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24637 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tazewell County has 40.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24637?
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.