ZIP 24589 (Scottsburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24589: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-360 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24589 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-360 (2), US-15 (1) and US-501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24589 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
| US-58 | 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 24589 at a glance
| Population | 1,763 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,593 |
| Median home value | $113,811 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24589
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24589?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 157 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24589?
Since 2015, US-360 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24589: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24589?
February has the most truck crashes in Halifax County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24589?
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 24589 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Halifax County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24589?
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.