ZIP 23072 (Hayes, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23072: 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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gloucester County: 1 in 8 garbage-truck share of crashes is 11.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gloucester County. They injured 82 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 23072 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 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 23072 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| 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 23072 at a glance
| Population | 13,328 |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,559 |
| Median home value | $312,106 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23072
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23072?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 82 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23072?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23072?
The worst month is August: 14.1% of truck crashes in Gloucester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23072?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, 11.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23072 compared with Virginia?
Gloucester County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23072?
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.