ZIP 24520 (Alton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24520: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Halifax 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
2 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with Virginia
Halifax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Halifax County has lower values than Virginia for 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.
Halifax County at a glance: 1 in 149 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Halifax County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24520 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-706 (1), Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1), Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24520 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-706 | 1 |
| Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 40 |
| SR-360 | 18 |
| SR-501 | 16 |
| Bill Tuck Hwy | 10 |
| US-58 | 7 |
| SR-603 | 7 |
| Philpott Road | 7 |
| Philpott Rd | 7 |
ZIP 24520 at a glance
| Population | 1,931 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,841 |
| Median home value | $123,741 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24520
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24520?
Halifax County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24520?
The worst month is February: 9.8% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24520?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24520 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Halifax County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24520?
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.