Hurt, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hurt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hurt and Pittsylvania County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pittsylvania County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Virginia, Pittsylvania County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pittsylvania County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 399 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pittsylvania County since 2015: 215 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Hurt had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pittsylvania County numbers.
86% of truck crash reports in Pittsylvania County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
1.1% 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 Hurt with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-668 (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 Hurt fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| CR-668 | 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 |
Hurt at a glance
| Population | 1,239 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 356 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24563) | $47,247 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24563) | $140,075 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hurt
How common are truck crashes in Hurt?
Since 2015, 399 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pittsylvania County (215 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hurt?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hurt: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hurt?
Truck crashes in Pittsylvania County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hurt?
Since 2015, Pittsylvania County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hurt compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pittsylvania County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hurt?
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.