ZIP 23188 (Williamsburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23188: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in James City County: 4.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in James City County. They injured 117 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23188 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-30 (3), US-60 (2) and CR-646 (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 23188 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in James City County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-646 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 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 23188 at a glance
| Population | 45,803 |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,160 |
| Median home value | $450,228 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23188
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23188?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in James City County (117 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23188?
I-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23188 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23188?
Truck crashes in James City County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23188?
Since 2015, James City County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23188 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, James City County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23188?
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.