ZIP 23607 (Newport News, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23607: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Newport News city: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newport News city. They injured 426 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-17 (4), US-258 (4) and I-664 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23607 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| US-258 | 4 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-564 | 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 23607 at a glance
| Population | 23,096 |
| Density | 1,485 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,334 |
| Median home value | $162,565 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
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. 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 23607
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23607?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newport News city (426 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23607?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23607 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23607?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Newport News city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23607?
Since 2015, Newport News city has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23607 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Newport News city has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23607?
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.