ZIP 23513 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23513: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 23513: −56% fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23513 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.0 vs 4.5).
Overview
Norfolk city has recorded 1,187 truck crashes since 2015, with 505 people injured and 14 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 23513 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-264 (4), US-13 (4), I-64 (3), SR-168 (3) and SR-164 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23513 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.
- 25.2% 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
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-264 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| I-254 | 1 |
| I-564 | 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 23513 at a glance
| Population | 28,628 |
| Density | 2,180 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,380 |
| Median home value | $229,954 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23513
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23513?
1,187 truck crashes have been reported in Norfolk city since 2015, with 14 deaths and 505 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23513?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Norfolk city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23513?
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 23513 compared with Virginia?
Norfolk city records 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23513?
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.