ZIP 23321 (Chesapeake, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23321: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chesapeake 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 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chesapeake city compares with Virginia
Chesapeake city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesapeake city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesapeake city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 97% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Chesapeake city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23321: US-58 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23321 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesapeake city since 2015: 35 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23321 is US-58, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-17 (6), I-64 (4) and I-664 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23321 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-58, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chesapeake city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 7 |
| US-17 | 6 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| I-664 | 4 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| I-254 | 1 |
| Old Woodland Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesapeake city) |
|---|---|
| Dominion Blvd N At 300Ft S Of Great Bridge Blvd | 2 |
| Interstate 464 South At 200Ft N Of Interstate 64 | 2 |
| Blk S Centerville / 500 Ft N Of Fentress Rd | 1 |
| Campostella Road At Liberty St | 1 |
| Chesapeake Expressway At 500Ft N Of Mount Pleasant | 1 |
| East I-64 At 0.50M E Of Military Hwy | 1 |
| Eastbound 64 At 0.50M W Of High Rise Bridge | 1 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 1 |
ZIP 23321 at a glance
| Population | 40,176 |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,568 |
| Median home value | $368,073 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesapeake 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 | 30 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +101% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 0 | -100% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +3400% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23321
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23321?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Chesapeake city since 2015, with 0 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23321?
Since 2015, US-58 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23321: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23321?
August has the most truck crashes in Chesapeake city, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23321?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesapeake city since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23321 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 1.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chesapeake city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23321?
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.