ZIP 24501 (Lynchburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Campbell 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
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.
What stands out in Campbell County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Campbell County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Campbell Ave (1), Rivermont Ave (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 5 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Rivermont Ave | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-501 | 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 |
ZIP 24501 at a glance
| Population | 25,006 |
| Density | 266 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,222 |
| Median home value | $177,221 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24501?
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 ZIP 24501?
US-29 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24501 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24501?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24501?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24501 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24501?
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.