ZIP 23323 (Chesapeake, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23323: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23323: US-58 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23323 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chesapeake city. They injured 35 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-58 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23323 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (3), SR-168 (3) and US-17 (3).
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 23323 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesapeake city.
- Where you can, review stops along US-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 7 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| I-664 | 2 |
| Edinburgh Pkwy | 1 |
| I-254 | 1 |
| I-264 | 1 |
| Johnstown Rd | 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 23323 at a glance
| Population | 43,043 |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,730 |
| Median home value | $385,480 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. 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 23323
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23323?
Chesapeake city has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 0.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23323?
US-58 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23323 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23323?
Truck crashes in Chesapeake city peak in August, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23323?
Since 2015, Chesapeake city has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23323 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Chesapeake city records 1.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23323?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.