ZIP 23222 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23222: 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 |
Henrico County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23222: I-95 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23222.
Overview
Police reported 1,624 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henrico County since 2015: 748 people were injured and 52 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-295 (7), I-64 (5) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23222 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Henrico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 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 23222 at a glance
| Population | 26,322 |
| Density | 1,245 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,345 |
| Median home value | $273,517 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23222
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23222?
1,624 truck crashes have been reported in Henrico County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 748 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23222?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23222: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23222?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23222?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Henrico County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23222 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Henrico County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23222?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.