ZIP 23231 (Henrico, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23231: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23231: I-295 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23231.
Overview
Henrico County has recorded 1,624 truck crashes since 2015, with 748 people injured and 52 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-64 (5), I-95 (3) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
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 23231 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-295 | 10 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave | 1 |
| CR-7723 | 1 |
| Glen Alden Drive | 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 23231 at a glance
| Population | 38,544 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,505 |
| Median home value | $298,509 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. 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 23231
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23231?
Henrico County has had 1,624 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 748 people and killing 52.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23231?
I-295 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23231 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23231?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23231?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Henrico County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23231 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henrico County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23231?
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.