ZIP 24528 (Brookneal, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24528: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Campbell County is lower on 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.
The headline for Campbell County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Campbell County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24528 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-40 (1) and US-501 (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 24528 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 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 24528 at a glance
| Population | 3,775 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,343 |
| Median home value | $131,870 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 24528
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24528?
333 truck crashes have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 167 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24528?
December has the most truck crashes in Campbell County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24528 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Campbell County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24528?
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.