ZIP 23081 (Jamestown, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23081: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in James City 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
4 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How James City County compares with Virginia
James City County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where James City County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | James City 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 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
James City County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
James City County at a glance: 4.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
James City County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23081 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-634 (1), CR-686 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23081 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in James City 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
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 James City County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (James City County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 42 |
| I-64 East | 17 |
| Interstate 64 East | 14 |
| Richmond Rd | 13 |
| Pocahontas Trl | 13 |
| Interstate 64 West | 11 |
| I-64 West | 9 |
| Eb I-64 | 8 |
ZIP 23081 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in James City 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | -20% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | +69% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +30% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23081
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23081?
269 truck crashes have been reported in James City County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 117 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23081?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23081 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23081?
Truck crashes in James City County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23081?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in James City County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23081 compared with Virginia?
James City 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 23081?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.