ZIP 23523 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23523: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 23523: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23523: 6 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%.
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.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23523 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (16%).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| US-58 | 4 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 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 23523 at a glance
| Population | 8,188 |
| Density | 1,512 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,533 |
| Median home value | $216,923 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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 23523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23523?
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk city (505 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23523?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23523: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23523?
October has the most truck crashes in Norfolk city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23523?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Norfolk city since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23523 compared with Virginia?
Norfolk city records 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23523?
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.