ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newport News 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newport News city compares with Virginia
Newport News city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newport News city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newport News city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Newport News city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newport News city: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Newport News city has recorded 942 truck crashes since 2015, with 426 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23605 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-258 (4), I-664 (3) and SR-351 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23605 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.1% 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 Newport News city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-258 | 4 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-564 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newport News city) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 West | 69 |
| Interstate 64 East | 68 |
| Jefferson Ave | 67 |
| I-64 | 40 |
| Warwick Blvd | 38 |
| Interstate 664 South | 34 |
| I-64 West | 29 |
| Interstate 664 North | 27 |
ZIP 23605 at a glance
| Population | 13,332 |
| Density | 1,404 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,815 |
| Median home value | $196,404 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newport News 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | +112% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 76 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +8% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23605
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23605?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newport News city (426 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23605?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23605 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23605?
Truck crashes in Newport News city peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23605?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Newport News city since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23605 compared with Virginia?
Newport News city records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23605?
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.