ZIP 24639 (Raven, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Virginia
Buchanan County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Buchanan County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 24639: US-460 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24639: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 208 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buchanan County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24639 is US-460, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-0632 (1), CR-624 (1) and CR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24639 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-0632 | 1 |
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 46 |
| SR-83 | 16 |
| SR-645 | 13 |
| SR-624 | 9 |
| Rt. 460 | 8 |
| SR-643 | 8 |
| SR-650 | 6 |
| SR-635 | 5 |
ZIP 24639 at a glance
| Population | 2,736 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,591 |
| Median home value | $138,853 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 30 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | -22% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | -18% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24639
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24639?
Buchanan County has had 208 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24639?
Since 2015, US-460 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24639: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24639?
March has the most truck crashes in Buchanan County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24639?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24639 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 95.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24639?
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.