ZIP 23606 (Newport News, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23606: 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 |
Newport News city sits below Virginia 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).
Newport News city at a glance: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 942 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newport News city since 2015: 426 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.7% 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 23606 is I-64, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-258 (3), SR-10 (2) and SR-351 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 38 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23606 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newport News city.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Newport News city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 9 |
| US-258 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-351 | 2 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-664 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 23606 at a glance
| Population | 29,971 |
| Density | 1,198 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,874 |
| Median home value | $325,837 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23606
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23606?
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 23606?
I-64 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23606 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23606?
September has the most truck crashes in Newport News city, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23606?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Newport News city since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23606 compare 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 23606?
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.