ZIP 24557 (Gretna, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24557: 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. 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
Police reported 399 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pittsylvania County since 2015: 215 people were injured and 21 were 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% 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 24557 since 2015: US-29 (3) and CR-668 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24557 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsylvania County.
- 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 | 3 |
| CR-668 | 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 24557 at a glance
| Population | 7,678 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,755 |
| Median home value | $138,142 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 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 24557
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24557?
Pittsylvania County has had 399 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24557?
August has the most truck crashes in Pittsylvania County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24557?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pittsylvania County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24557 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsylvania County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24557?
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.