ZIP 23227 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23227: 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 sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23227: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23227: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,624 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henrico County since 2015: 748 people were injured and 52 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23227 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-295 (7), I-64 (7) 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 23227 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, 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.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 | 7 |
| 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 23227 at a glance
| Population | 24,925 |
| Density | 838 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,187 |
| Median home value | $365,193 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23227
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23227?
Henrico County has had 1,624 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 748 people and killing 52.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23227?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23227 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23227?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23227?
Since 2015, Henrico County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23227 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henrico County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23227?
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.