ZIP 24517 (Altavista, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24517: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Campbell County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 333 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 167 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
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 ZIP 24517 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-501 (2) and CR-668 (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 24517 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| 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 |
ZIP 24517 at a glance
| Population | 4,996 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,201 |
| Median home value | $149,211 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24517
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24517?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (167 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24517?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24517 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24517?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24517?
Since 2015, Campbell County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24517 compared with Virginia?
Campbell County records 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24517?
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.