ZIP 23453 (Virginia Beach, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23453: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Virginia Beach 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Virginia Beach city compares with Virginia
Virginia Beach city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Virginia Beach city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Virginia Beach city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Virginia Beach city is lower 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 Virginia Beach city: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.3%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Virginia Beach city has recorded 889 truck crashes since 2015, with 446 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-264 (2), I-64 (2) and Indian River Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 8.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23453 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Virginia Beach city.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Virginia Beach city.
- 26.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Virginia Beach city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| Indian River Rd | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Independence Blvd | 1 |
| Larkin St | 1 |
| Oceana Boulevard | 1 |
| Princess Anne Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Virginia Beach city) |
|---|---|
| I-264 | 42 |
| Northampton Blvd | 32 |
| Indian River Rd | 27 |
| Princess Anne Rd | 23 |
| Virginia Beach Blvd | 23 |
| Interstate 264 East | 18 |
| Princess Anne Road | 18 |
| Indian River Road | 17 |
ZIP 23453 at a glance
| Population | 34,482 |
| Density | 1,459 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,838 |
| Median home value | $337,679 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Virginia Beach 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +322% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 70 | +59% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 81 | +16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23453
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23453?
Since 2015, 889 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Virginia Beach city (446 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23453?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23453: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23453?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Virginia Beach city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23453?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Virginia Beach city since 2015, 8.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23453 compared with Virginia?
Virginia Beach city records 17.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23453?
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.