ZIP 23509 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23509: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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).
The headline for ZIP 23509: I-64 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23509 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk city since 2015: 505 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23509 is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-264 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-13 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is February, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23509 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-64 | 6 |
| I-264 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 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 23509 at a glance
| Population | 13,105 |
| Density | 1,989 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,816 |
| Median home value | $258,920 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 23509
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23509?
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk city (505 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23509?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23509: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23509?
October has the most truck crashes in Norfolk city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23509?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Norfolk city since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23509 compare with Virginia?
Norfolk city records 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23509?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.