ZIP 23238 (Henrico, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23238: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Goochland 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
11 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goochland County compares with Virginia
Goochland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goochland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goochland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Goochland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 23238: I-64 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23238 since 2015.
Overview
Goochland County has recorded 354 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23238 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-711 (2), CR-1460 (1) and CR-536 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23238 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Goochland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| CR-711 | 2 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-623 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 1 |
| Forest Hill Ave | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goochland County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 70 |
| Ashland Rd | 18 |
| Eb I-64 | 18 |
| Broad Street Rd | 17 |
| Wb I-64 | 12 |
| River Rd | 11 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 10 |
| SR-288 | 10 |
ZIP 23238 at a glance
| Population | 26,050 |
| Density | 475 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,523 |
| Median home value | $417,853 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goochland 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +66% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +86% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 37 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23238
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23238?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goochland County (173 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23238?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23238 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23238?
April has the most truck crashes in Goochland County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23238?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Goochland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23238 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 113.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goochland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23238?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.