Hampton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton: 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 662 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampton compares with Virginia
Hampton against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampton | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.2 | 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) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hampton has lower values than Virginia for 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).
Hampton at a glance: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Hampton: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 662 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampton since 2015: 333 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 15 miles of Hampton with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-13 (5), I-664 (3) and SR-351 (3).
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 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hampton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampton) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 East | 82 |
| I-64 East | 49 |
| I-64 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 West | 37 |
| W Mercury Blvd | 34 |
| I-64 West | 17 |
| Interstate 664 North | 15 |
| W Pembroke Ave | 15 |
Hampton at a glance
| Population | 137,596 |
| Land area | 51.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23663) | $54,336 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23663) | $202,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampton 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 | 34 | +40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +39% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +33% | 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampton
How many truck crashes happen in Hampton?
Since 2015, 662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampton (333 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hampton?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Hampton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hampton?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Hampton happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hampton?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampton since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hampton compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 41.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampton, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hampton?
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.