ZIP 24581 (Norwood, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24581: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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
1 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Virginia
Nelson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Nelson County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nelson County: 7.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-657 (2) and CR-639 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24581 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 7.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| CR-657 | 2 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 21 |
| Thomas Nelson Hwy | 15 |
| Sb Rt 29 | 9 |
| Nb Rt 29 | 7 |
| Rt 29 South | 6 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Route 29 South Thomas Nelson Highway | 5 |
| Rt 29 Thomas Nelson Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 24581 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24581
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24581?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nelson County (77 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24581?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24581 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24581?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24581?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Nelson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24581 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Nelson County records 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24581?
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.