ZIP 24590 (Scottsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24590: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buckingham 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 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Buckingham County compares with Virginia
Buckingham County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buckingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buckingham County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Buckingham County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Buckingham County: 10.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Buckingham County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.5%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24590 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24590 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Buckingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buckingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| Rt. 20 | 4 |
| Rt. 15 | 3 |
| Rt. 60 | 3 |
| S James Madison Hwy | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Rt 60/James Anderson Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 24590 at a glance
| Population | 8,229 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,911 |
| Median home value | $289,421 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buckingham 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24590
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24590?
Since 2015, 89 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buckingham County (34 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24590?
January has the most truck crashes in Buckingham County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24590?
Since 2015, Buckingham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24590 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buckingham County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24590?
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.