ZIP 23234 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23234: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chesterfield 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 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield County compares with Virginia
Chesterfield County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Chesterfield County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Chesterfield County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesterfield County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23234 since 2015: I-95 (5), SR-288 (5), I-295 (4), I-64 (4) and US-1 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23234 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- 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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-288 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 186 |
| Hull Street Rd | 40 |
| Hull Street Road | 37 |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 36 |
| SR-288 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 29 |
| W Hundred Rd | 25 |
| Nb I-95 | 24 |
ZIP 23234 at a glance
| Population | 47,465 |
| Density | 959 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,619 |
| Median home value | $265,908 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 30 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 61 | +100% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 113 | +86% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 179 | +59% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 179. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23234
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23234?
1,843 truck crashes have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 781 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23234?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23234?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23234 compared with Virginia?
Chesterfield County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23234?
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.