ZIP 24593 (Spout Spring, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24593: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appomattox 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appomattox County compares with Virginia
Appomattox County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appomattox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appomattox County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Appomattox County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Appomattox County: 1 in 95 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Appomattox County. They injured 54 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24593 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-646 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24593 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Appomattox County.
- 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 Appomattox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-646 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appomattox County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 19 |
| Rt. 460 | 10 |
| Rt. 26 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| Rt 460 Richmond Hwy | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-727 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
ZIP 24593 at a glance
| Population | 2,162 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,018 |
| Median home value | $236,430 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Appomattox 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24593
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24593?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Appomattox County (54 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24593?
The worst month is March: 11.0% of truck crashes in Appomattox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24593?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Appomattox County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24593 compare with Virginia?
Appomattox County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24593?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.