ZIP 23284 (Richmond, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23284: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond city, 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond city compares with Virginia
Richmond city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Richmond city sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23284: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23284 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond city. They injured 630 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23284 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-295 (8), I-64 (5) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (18%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23284 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Richmond city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-295 | 8 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 248 |
| Northbound I-95 | 47 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 40 |
| I-95 South | 37 |
| Southbound I-95 | 36 |
| I-95 North | 35 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 30 |
ZIP 23284 at a glance
| Population | 2,362 |
| Density | 7,312 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,500 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond city 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 | 63 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 90 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 115 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 148 | +29% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 148. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23284
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23284?
1,521 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond city since 2015, with 16 deaths and 630 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23284?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23284 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23284?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Richmond city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23284?
Since 2015, Richmond city has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23284 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond city has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23284?
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.