ZIP 24558 (Halifax, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24558: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Halifax 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
2 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with Virginia
Halifax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Halifax 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 Halifax County: 1 in 149 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Halifax County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24558 since 2015: SR-360 (2), US-360 (2), CR-706 (1) and US-501 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24558 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-360 | 2 |
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-706 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 40 |
| SR-360 | 18 |
| SR-501 | 16 |
| Bill Tuck Hwy | 10 |
| US-58 | 7 |
| SR-603 | 7 |
| Philpott Road | 7 |
| Philpott Rd | 7 |
ZIP 24558 at a glance
| Population | 6,458 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,019 |
| Median home value | $169,169 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24558
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24558?
Halifax County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24558?
The worst month is February: 9.8% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24558?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24558 compare with Virginia?
Halifax County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24558?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.