ZIP 23502 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Norfolk 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Norfolk city compares with Virginia
Norfolk city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norfolk city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norfolk city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Norfolk 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Norfolk city: 1.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Norfolk city. They injured 505 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23502 since 2015: I-264 (4), SR-168 (4), US-13 (4), US-58 (4) and I-64 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is February, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23502 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Norfolk city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-264 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| US-58 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| I-254 | 1 |
| I-564 | 1 |
| Independence Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norfolk city) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 113 |
| Interstate 64 East | 66 |
| Interstate 64 West | 48 |
| I-264 | 46 |
| I-64 East | 31 |
| Interstate 264 West | 29 |
| Hampton Blvd | 27 |
| Blk Hampton Blvd | 20 |
ZIP 23502 at a glance
| Population | 20,399 |
| Density | 795 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,208 |
| Median home value | $264,737 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norfolk 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 67 | +60% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 87 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 117 | +35% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23502
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23502?
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk city (505 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23502?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Norfolk city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23502?
Since 2015, Norfolk city has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23502 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk city has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23502?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.