ZIP 24541 (Danville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24541: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Pittsylvania County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pittsylvania County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Pittsylvania County has recorded 399 truck crashes since 2015, with 215 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 24541 happened on CR-0863 (1), CR-844 (1), Kentuck Red (1), Mu-071 Hutson Rd (1) and SR-41 (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 24541 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-0863 | 1 |
| CR-844 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| Mu-071 Hutson Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 S Nunnally Rd | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 24541 at a glance
| Population | 28,042 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,427 |
| Median home value | $140,825 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24541
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24541?
Since 2015, 399 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pittsylvania County (215 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24541?
Truck crashes in Pittsylvania County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24541?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pittsylvania County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24541 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 24541?
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.