ZIP 23062 (Gloucester Point, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gloucester 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
15 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gloucester County compares with Virginia
Gloucester County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gloucester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gloucester County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Gloucester County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gloucester County: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Gloucester County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23062 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-17 (2), CR-614 (1) and SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 11.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23062 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 10 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gloucester County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 27 |
| Route 17 / George Washington Mem Hwy | 6 |
| Rt. 17 | 6 |
| Route 17/ George Washington Memorial Hwy | 3 |
| Rt. 14 | 3 |
| George Washington Mem Hwy | 2 |
| North Bound Route 17 | 2 |
| Route 17 / George Washington Memorial Highway | 2 |
ZIP 23062 at a glance
| Population | 1,745 |
| Density | 436 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $320,250 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gloucester 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +17% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23062?
Gloucester County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 4.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23062?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23062 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23062?
The worst month is August: 14.1% of truck crashes in Gloucester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23062?
Since 2015, Gloucester County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 11.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23062 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gloucester County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23062?
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.