ZIP 24538 (Concord, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24538: 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 sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24538 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-29 (3) and CR-646 (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 24538 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 3 |
| CR-646 | 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 24538 at a glance
| Population | 4,867 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,224 |
| Median home value | $193,176 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24538
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24538?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (167 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24538?
December has the most truck crashes in Campbell County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24538?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24538 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24538?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.