ZIP 23324 (Chesapeake, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23324: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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).
The headline for Chesapeake city: August worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Chesapeake city has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23324 since 2015: I-64 (6), US-58 (6), I-264 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-17 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23324 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-58 | 6 |
| I-264 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| I-664 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
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 23324 at a glance
| Population | 24,670 |
| Density | 1,431 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,045 |
| Median home value | $251,076 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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. 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 23324
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23324?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Chesapeake city since 2015, with 0 deaths and 35 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23324?
The worst month is August: 14.3% of truck crashes in Chesapeake city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23324?
Since 2015, Chesapeake city has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23324 compared with Virginia?
Chesapeake city records 1.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23324?
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.