ZIP 23124 (New Kent, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in New Kent 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
17 of 472 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Kent County compares with Virginia
New Kent County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Kent County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, New Kent County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in New Kent County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 472 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in New Kent County. They injured 196 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.1% 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
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23124 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-249 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23124 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 New Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Kent County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 47 |
| Wb I-64 | 37 |
| Eb I-64 | 21 |
| Westbound I-64 | 21 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 15 |
| I-64 West | 14 |
| Westbound Interstate 64 | 11 |
| West Bound Interstate 64 | 10 |
ZIP 23124 at a glance
| Population | 5,147 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,060 |
| Median home value | $398,774 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Kent 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +47% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | +52% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23124
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23124?
Since 2015, 472 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New Kent County (196 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23124?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23124 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23124?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in New Kent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23124?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in New Kent County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23124 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
New Kent County records 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23124?
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.