Altavista, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Altavista: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Altavista and Campbell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Campbell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Virginia
Campbell County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Campbell County has lower values than Virginia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Campbell County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Campbell County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Altavista since 2015, this page uses Campbell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Campbell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads within 10 miles of Altavista with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-668 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Altavista fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Campbell County.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 7 |
| CR-668 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 44 |
| SR-460 | 25 |
| SR-501 | 17 |
| Wards Rd | 11 |
| Richmond Hwy | 8 |
| Wards Road | 7 |
| Rt. 460 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 6 |
Altavista at a glance
| Population | 3,332 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24517) | $53,201 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24517) | $149,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 32 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | -28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +33% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Altavista
How many truck accidents are there in Altavista?
Campbell County has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 167 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Altavista?
US-29 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Altavista since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Altavista?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Altavista?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Altavista compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Campbell County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Altavista?
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.