ZIP 24540 (Danville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24540: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pittsylvania County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
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
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24540 happened on US-29 (2), US-58 (2), CR-0863 (1), CR-1299 (1) and CR-718 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24540 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-0863 | 1 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| CR-718 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| Mu-071 Hutson Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 24540 at a glance
| Population | 31,013 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,924 |
| Median home value | $155,277 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24540?
399 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsylvania County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 215 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24540?
August has the most truck crashes in Pittsylvania County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24540?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pittsylvania County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24540 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pittsylvania County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24540?
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.