ZIP 24515 (Lynchburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24515: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lynchburg city, 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
16 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lynchburg city compares with Virginia
Lynchburg city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lynchburg city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lynchburg city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Lynchburg city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Lynchburg city at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lynchburg city. They injured 58 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Campbell Ave (1), Rivermont Ave (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24515 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lynchburg city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Rivermont Ave | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lynchburg city) |
|---|---|
| Richmond Hwy | 16 |
| Wards Rd | 10 |
| Candlers Mountain Rd | 6 |
| Exn | 6 |
| Exs | 6 |
| Graves Mill Rd | 6 |
| Lakeside Dr | 6 |
| Campbell Ave | 5 |
ZIP 24515 at a glance
| Population | 6,391 |
| Density | 3,666 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lynchburg city 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 | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 2000s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24515
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24515?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Lynchburg city since 2015, with 3 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24515?
US-29 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24515 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24515?
September has the most truck crashes in Lynchburg city, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24515?
Since 2015, Lynchburg city has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24515 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lynchburg city has 23.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24515?
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.