ZIP 23229 (Henrico, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23229: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 23229: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23229 since 2015.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23229 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (7), I-295 (3) and US-1 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23229 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% 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
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-95 | 10 |
| I-64 | 7 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-623 | 1 |
| CR-711 | 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 23229 at a glance
| Population | 35,689 |
| Density | 984 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,854 |
| Median home value | $485,529 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23229
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23229?
Since 2015, 1,624 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henrico County (748 injured, 52 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23229?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23229: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23229?
Truck crashes in Henrico County peak in September, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23229?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Henrico County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23229 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Henrico County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23229?
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.