ZIP 23435 (Suffolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Suffolk 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Suffolk city compares with Virginia
Suffolk city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Suffolk city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Suffolk city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Suffolk city is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 23435 at a glance: US-58 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23435.
Overview
Suffolk city has recorded 934 truck crashes since 2015, with 403 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-664 (5), I-64 (4) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23435 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Suffolk city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 8 |
| I-664 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| I-254 | 1 |
| Old Woodland Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suffolk city) |
|---|---|
| Holland Rd | 162 |
| SR-58 | 108 |
| Portsmouth Blvd | 80 |
| Pruden Blvd | 65 |
| Whaleyville Blvd | 41 |
| Bridge Rd | 28 |
| Godwin Blvd | 27 |
| Carolina Rd | 27 |
ZIP 23435 at a glance
| Population | 33,721 |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,700 |
| Median home value | $394,061 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suffolk 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 | 2 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +1614% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 59 | +97% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 92 | +55% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23435
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23435?
934 truck crashes have been reported in Suffolk city since 2015, with 22 deaths and 403 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23435?
Since 2015, US-58 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23435: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23435?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Suffolk city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23435?
Since 2015, Suffolk city has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23435 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Suffolk city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23435?
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.