ZIP 24598 (Virgilina, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24598: 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 sits below Virginia on 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.
The headline for Halifax County: 1 in 149 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Halifax County. They injured 157 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24598 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-706 (1), SR-96 (1) and US-58 (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 24598 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-706 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 24598 at a glance
| Population | 1,309 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,985 |
| Median home value | $147,318 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. 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 24598
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24598?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 157 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 24598?
The worst month is February: 9.8% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24598?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24598 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Halifax County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24598?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.