ZIP 23221 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23221: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond city, 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond city compares with Virginia
Richmond city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Richmond city has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23221: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23221: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Richmond city has recorded 1,521 truck crashes since 2015, with 630 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23221 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64 (7), I-295 (4) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (18% of them).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23221 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richmond city.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Richmond city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-64 | 7 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 248 |
| Northbound I-95 | 47 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 40 |
| I-95 South | 37 |
| Southbound I-95 | 36 |
| I-95 North | 35 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 30 |
ZIP 23221 at a glance
| Population | 14,402 |
| Density | 1,684 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,816 |
| Median home value | $579,415 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond city 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 | 63 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 90 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 115 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 148 | +29% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 148. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23221
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23221?
1,521 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond city since 2015, with 16 deaths and 630 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23221?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23221: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23221?
March has the most truck crashes in Richmond city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23221?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Richmond city since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23221 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23221?
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.