ZIP 23505 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23505: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Norfolk city: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk city since 2015: 505 people were injured and 14 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23505 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (3), I-664 (3), SR-351 (3), US-13 (3) and I-264 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23505 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Norfolk city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Colley Ave | 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 23505 at a glance
| Population | 28,247 |
| Density | 1,660 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,579 |
| Median home value | $321,739 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 23505
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23505?
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk city (505 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23505?
October has the most truck crashes in Norfolk city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23505?
Since 2015, Norfolk city has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23505 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk city has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23505?
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.