ZIP 23059 (Glen Allen, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hanover 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
16 of 1,246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hanover County compares with Virginia
Hanover County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hanover County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hanover County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hanover County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 23059: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23059: 2.2 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hanover County since 2015: 580 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: I-64 (5), US-1 (3) and I-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23059 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hanover County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-623 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 1 |
| Greenwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hanover County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 162 |
| I-295 | 71 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 52 |
| Sb I-95 | 46 |
| Nb I-95 | 38 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 36 |
| I-95 South | 28 |
| Southbound Interstate 295 | 22 |
ZIP 23059 at a glance
| Population | 42,522 |
| Density | 358 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,897 |
| Median home value | $590,439 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hanover 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 | 43 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 70 | +65% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 80 | +13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 124 | +55% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 124. 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 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23059
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23059?
1,246 truck crashes have been reported in Hanover County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 580 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23059?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23059 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23059?
Truck crashes in Hanover County peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Hanover County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23059 compared with Virginia?
Hanover County records 92.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23059?
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.