ZIP 23322 (Chesapeake, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23322: 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 runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 23322 at a glance: SR-168 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23322: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chesapeake city. They injured 35 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 96 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 28.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
SR-168 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23322 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-17 (3), Edinburgh Pkwy (1) and Johnstown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23322 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-168 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chesapeake city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| Edinburgh Pkwy | 1 |
| Johnstown Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-190 | 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 23322 at a glance
| Population | 66,956 |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,880 |
| Median home value | $464,870 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23322
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23322?
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 23322?
NHTSA data shows SR-168 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23322 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23322?
August has the most truck crashes in Chesapeake city, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23322?
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 23322 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesapeake city has 1.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23322?
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.