ZIP 23517 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23517: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Norfolk city is lower 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).
The headline for ZIP 23517: I-64 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23517 since 2015.
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
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
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 23517 is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-664 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-13 (4).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23517 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk city.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-664 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-264 | 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 23517 at a glance
| Population | 4,932 |
| Density | 2,305 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,375 |
| Median home value | $388,828 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 23517
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23517?
Norfolk city has had 1,187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 505 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23517?
I-64 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23517 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23517?
October has the most truck crashes in Norfolk city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23517?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Norfolk city since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23517 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Norfolk city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23517?
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.