Chesapeake city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chesapeake city: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chesapeake city compares with Virginia
Chesapeake city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesapeake city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesapeake city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 97% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Chesapeake city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Chesapeake city: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year in Chesapeake city (1.5 → 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesapeake city since 2015: 35 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 96 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-64 (3), SR-168 (3) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Chesapeake city fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesapeake city.
- Where you can, review stops along US-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chesapeake city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chesapeake city) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| I-664 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Edinburgh Pkwy | 1 |
| Johnstown Rd | 1 |
| Old Woodland Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesapeake city) |
|---|---|
| Dominion Blvd N At 300Ft S Of Great Bridge Blvd | 2 |
| Interstate 464 South At 200Ft N Of Interstate 64 | 2 |
| Blk S Centerville / 500 Ft N Of Fentress Rd | 1 |
| Campostella Road At Liberty St | 1 |
| Chesapeake Expressway At 500Ft N Of Mount Pleasant | 1 |
| East I-64 At 0.50M E Of Military Hwy | 1 |
| Eastbound 64 At 0.50M W Of High Rise Bridge | 1 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 1 |
Chesapeake city at a glance
| Population | 254,997 |
| Land area | 338.5 sq mi |
| Density | 753 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $100,833 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesapeake city 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 | 30 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +101% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 0 | -100% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +3400% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Chesapeake city
How common are truck crashes in Chesapeake city?
Chesapeake city has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chesapeake city?
Since 2015, US-58 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Chesapeake city: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesapeake city?
The worst month is August: 14.3% of truck crashes in Chesapeake city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chesapeake city?
Since 2015, Chesapeake city has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chesapeake city compare with Virginia?
Chesapeake city records 1.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chesapeake city?
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.