ZIP 23518 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23518: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23518: US-13 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23518.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23518 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-264 (3), I-64 (3) and SR-168 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
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 23518 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Norfolk city.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 6 |
| I-264 | 3 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| I-564 | 1 |
| Independence Blvd | 1 |
| Indian River Rd | 1 |
| SR-164 | 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 23518 at a glance
| Population | 29,746 |
| Density | 1,873 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,594 |
| Median home value | $301,844 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23518
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23518?
Norfolk city has had 1,187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 505 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23518?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23518: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23518?
October has the most truck crashes in Norfolk city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23518?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Norfolk city since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23518 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk city has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23518?
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.