Hampton city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton 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
13 of 664 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampton city compares with Virginia
Hampton city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampton city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampton city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Hampton city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hampton city: SR-351 most fatal truck crashes in Hampton city: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 664 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampton city. They injured 335 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hampton city is SR-351, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), US-258 (2) and Howmet Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Hampton city fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-351, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hampton city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hampton city) |
|---|---|
| SR-351 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampton city) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 East | 82 |
| I-64 East | 49 |
| I-64 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 West | 37 |
| W Mercury Blvd | 34 |
| I-64 West | 17 |
| East Bound I-64 | 15 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 15 |
Hampton city at a glance
| Population | 137,596 |
| Land area | 51.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampton 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 | 24 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 39 | +62% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +34% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Hampton city
How common are truck crashes in Hampton city?
Hampton city has had 664 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 335 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hampton city?
SR-351 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hampton city since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hampton city?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Hampton city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hampton city?
Since 2015, Hampton city has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hampton city compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampton city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hampton city?
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.