ZIP 24572 (Madison Heights, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24572: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amherst 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
0 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amherst County compares with Virginia
Amherst County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amherst County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amherst County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Amherst County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Amherst County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Amherst County has recorded 180 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24572 is US-29, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Campbell Ave (1), Rivermont Ave (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Amherst County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24572 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Amherst County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Amherst County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Rivermont Ave | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amherst County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 18 |
| SR-130 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| Route 29 Bypass | 8 |
| Route 29 Business | 6 |
| N. Amherst Hwy | 5 |
| Rt. 60 | 5 |
| N Amherst Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 24572 at a glance
| Population | 15,744 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,030 |
| Median home value | $202,017 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amherst 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | -18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24572
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24572?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Amherst County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 49 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24572?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24572 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24572?
The worst month is October: 15.0% of truck crashes in Amherst County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24572?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Amherst County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24572 compared with Virginia?
Amherst County records 50.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24572?
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.