ZIP 23237 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23237: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Chesterfield County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (78 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Chesterfield County has recorded 1,843 truck crashes since 2015, with 781 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-95 (3), SR-288 (2) and CR-1460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23237 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave | 1 |
| Forest Hill Ave | 1 |
| Glen Alden Drive | 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 23237 at a glance
| Population | 27,126 |
| Density | 485 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,606 |
| Median home value | $275,901 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 179 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23237
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23237?
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield County (781 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23237?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23237: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23237?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23237?
Since 2015, Chesterfield County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23237 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesterfield County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23237?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.