ZIP 23304 (Battery Park, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23304: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Isle of Wight 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
2 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isle of Wight County compares with Virginia
Isle of Wight County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isle of Wight County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Isle of Wight County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Isle of Wight County: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Isle of Wight County. They injured 134 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23304 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-17 (3), US-258 (3) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23304 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Isle of Wight County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| US-258 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-664 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isle of Wight County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-258 | 11 |
| Windsor Blvd | 10 |
| SR-17 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Rt 17 James River Bridge | 6 |
| SR-620 | 5 |
| Benns Church Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 23304 at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,393 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isle of Wight 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23304
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23304?
Isle of Wight County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23304?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23304 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23304?
November has the most truck crashes in Isle of Wight County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23304?
Since 2015, Isle of Wight County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23304 compare with Virginia?
Isle of Wight County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23304?
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.