ZIP 24595 (Sweet Briar, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24595: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amherst 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
0 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amherst County compares with Virginia
Amherst County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amherst County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amherst County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Amherst County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Amherst County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Amherst County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24595 is US-29, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-657 (2), US-60 (2) and CR-778 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Amherst County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24595 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Amherst County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Amherst County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 3 |
| CR-657 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-778 | 1 |
| Rivermont Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amherst County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 18 |
| SR-130 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| Route 29 Bypass | 8 |
| Route 29 Business | 6 |
| N. Amherst Hwy | 5 |
| Rt. 60 | 5 |
| N Amherst Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 24595 at a glance
| Population | 630 |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,850 |
| Home ownership | 19% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amherst 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | -18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24595
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24595?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Amherst County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 24595?
US-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24595 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24595?
Truck crashes in Amherst County peak in October, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24595?
Since 2015, Amherst County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24595 compared with Virginia?
Amherst County records 50.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24595?
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.