ZIP 24594 (Sutherlin, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24594: 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.
Halifax County at a glance: 1 in 149 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Halifax County. They injured 157 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-1299 (1), CR-729 (1) and Kentuck Red (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24594 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 3 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| CR-729 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 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 24594 at a glance
| Population | 1,250 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,819 |
| Median home value | $159,452 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24594
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24594?
Halifax County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 24594?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24594 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24594?
Truck crashes in Halifax County peak in February, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24594?
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 24594 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Halifax County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24594?
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.