ZIP 23185 (Williamsburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23185: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, James City County is lower 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23185 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-634 (1), CR-646 (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 23185 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 James City County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 9 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-646 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 23185 at a glance
| Population | 55,270 |
| Density | 373 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,431 |
| Median home value | $430,135 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23185
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23185?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in James City County (117 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23185?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23185: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23185?
Truck crashes in James City County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23185?
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 23185 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, James City County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23185?
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.