ZIP 24549 (Dry Fork, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24549: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 399 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pittsylvania County. They injured 215 people and killed 21.
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%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24549 is US-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-0863 (1), CR-703 (1) and CR-718 (1).
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 24549 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsylvania County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pittsylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-0863 | 1 |
| CR-703 | 1 |
| CR-718 | 1 |
| CR-844 | 1 |
| Mu-071 Hutson Rd | 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 24549 at a glance
| Population | 4,160 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,186 |
| Median home value | $148,257 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24549
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24549?
Pittsylvania County has had 399 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24549?
US-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24549 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24549?
Truck crashes in Pittsylvania County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24549?
Since 2015, Pittsylvania County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24549 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Pittsylvania County records 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24549?
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.