ZIP 24649 (Swords Creek, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24649: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Russell 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 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Virginia
Russell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Russell County has lower values than Virginia for after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Russell County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Russell County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24649 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-0632 (1), SR-80 (1), US-19 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24649 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-0632 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 30 |
| SR-58 | 19 |
| SR-71 | 8 |
| SR-80 | 7 |
| Rt. 58 | 6 |
| Rt. 19 | 5 |
| Rt. 80 | 4 |
| SR-621 | 4 |
ZIP 24649 at a glance
| Population | 2,135 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,345 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24649
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24649?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Russell County (84 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24649?
The worst month is December: 12.4% of truck crashes in Russell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24649?
Since 2015, Russell County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24649 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Russell County has 55.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24649?
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.