ZIP 24554 (Gladys, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24554: 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Campbell County. They injured 167 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24554 since 2015: US-29 (3) and US-501 (3). No single road stands out.
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 24554 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Campbell County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 3 |
| US-501 | 3 |
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 24554 at a glance
| Population | 3,769 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,667 |
| Median home value | $141,377 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24554
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24554?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (167 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24554?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24554?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24554 compare with Virginia?
Campbell County records 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24554?
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.