ZIP 23504 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23504: 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).
ZIP 23504 at a glance: I-64 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23504 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Norfolk city. They injured 505 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-264 (4), I-664 (4) and SR-168 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23504 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk city.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Norfolk city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| I-264 | 4 |
| I-664 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 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 23504 at a glance
| Population | 23,502 |
| Density | 2,218 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,659 |
| Median home value | $265,898 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 23504
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23504?
1,187 truck crashes have been reported in Norfolk city since 2015, with 14 deaths and 505 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23504?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23504: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23504?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Norfolk city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23504?
Since 2015, Norfolk city has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23504 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk city has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23504?
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.