ZIP 23150 (Sandston, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henrico 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henrico County compares with Virginia
Henrico County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henrico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Henrico County is lower 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, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 23150 at a glance: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 23150 (1.5 → 2.8).
Overview
Henrico County has recorded 1,624 truck crashes since 2015, with 748 people injured and 52 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23150 is I-295, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (7), SR-5 (2) and CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23150 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henrico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 8 |
| I-64 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave | 1 |
| CR-7723 | 1 |
| Glen Alden Drive | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henrico County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 90 |
| I-64 | 80 |
| I-295 | 80 |
| Sb I-295 | 21 |
| Southbound Interstate 295 | 20 |
| Laburnum Ave | 20 |
| Nb I-295 | 19 |
| I-95 South | 18 |
ZIP 23150 at a glance
| Population | 12,544 |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,050 |
| Median home value | $287,203 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henrico 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 | 39 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 89 | +127% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 146 | +39% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23150
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23150?
Henrico County has had 1,624 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 748 people and killing 52.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23150?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23150 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23150?
Truck crashes in Henrico County peak in September, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23150?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henrico County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23150 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Henrico County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23150?
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.