ZIP 23223 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23223: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23223: I-295 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23223.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,624 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henrico County. They injured 748 people and killed 52.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-295 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23223 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (9), I-64 (6) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is April, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23223 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave | 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 23223 at a glance
| Population | 54,659 |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,731 |
| Median home value | $265,185 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 146. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23223
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23223?
1,624 truck crashes have been reported in Henrico County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 748 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23223?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23223 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23223?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23223?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henrico County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23223 compared with Virginia?
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 23223?
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.