ZIP 23551 (Norfolk, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23551: 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 Norfolk city: 1.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Norfolk city has recorded 1,187 truck crashes since 2015, with 505 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23551 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (3), I-664 (3), SR-351 (3), I-264 (2) and SR-164 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
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 23551 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Norfolk city.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-13 | 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 23551 at a glance
| Population | 1,702 |
| Density | 1,352 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23551
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23551?
Since 2015, 1,187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk city (505 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23551?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Norfolk city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23551?
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 23551 compared with Virginia?
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 23551?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.