ZIP 24530 (Callands, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24530: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pittsylvania 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
6 of 399 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pittsylvania County compares with Virginia
Pittsylvania County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pittsylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Pittsylvania County sits below Virginia on 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.
Pittsylvania County at a glance: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 399 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pittsylvania County. They injured 215 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24530 happened on CR-718 (1), CR-844 (1) and SR-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24530 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pittsylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-718 | 1 |
| CR-844 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pittsylvania County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 42 |
| US-29 | 27 |
| U.S Hwy 29 | 12 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| Route 29 / Us Highway 29 | 6 |
| Rt 40 W Gretna Rd | 4 |
| Rt 58 South Boston Hwy | 4 |
| Rt 729 Kentuck Rd | 4 |
ZIP 24530 at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,165 |
| Median home value | $159,783 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pittsylvania 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +31% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +11% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24530
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24530?
399 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsylvania County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 215 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24530?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Pittsylvania County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24530?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pittsylvania County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24530 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsylvania County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24530?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.