ZIP 23225 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23225: 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 sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23225: I-95 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23225 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond city since 2015: 630 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23225 is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (6), SR-288 (5) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
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 23225 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond city.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-288 | 5 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 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 23225 at a glance
| Population | 42,771 |
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,949 |
| Median home value | $313,117 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 63 a year in the 1990s and 148 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23225
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23225?
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond city (630 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23225?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23225 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23225?
Truck crashes in Richmond city peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23225?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Richmond city since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23225 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23225?
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.