Pittsylvania County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsylvania County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 399 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pittsylvania County compares with Virginia
Pittsylvania County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pittsylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Pittsylvania County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pittsylvania County at a glance: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 399 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pittsylvania County. They injured 215 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads in Pittsylvania County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-58 (2), CR-0863 (1) and CR-1299 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Pittsylvania County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsylvania County.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pittsylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pittsylvania County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 5 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-0863 | 1 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| CR-626 Smith Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-668 | 1 |
| CR-703 | 1 |
| CR-718 | 1 |
| CR-729 | 1 |
| CR-844 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pittsylvania County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 42 |
| US-29 | 27 |
| U.S Hwy 29 | 12 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| Route 29 / Us Highway 29 | 6 |
| Rt 40 W Gretna Rd | 4 |
| Rt 58 South Boston Hwy | 4 |
| Rt 729 Kentuck Rd | 4 |
Pittsylvania County at a glance
| Population | 59,410 |
| Land area | 969.0 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,703 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pittsylvania 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +31% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +11% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pittsylvania County
ZIP codes in Pittsylvania County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pittsylvania County
How many truck accidents are there in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County has had 399 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pittsylvania County?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Pittsylvania County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsylvania County?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Pittsylvania County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pittsylvania County?
Since 2015, Pittsylvania County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pittsylvania County compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsylvania County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pittsylvania County?
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.