ZIP 23668 (Hampton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23668: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampton 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
13 of 664 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampton city compares with Virginia
Hampton city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampton city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampton city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hampton city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23668: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23668: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 664 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampton city since 2015: 335 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23668 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-351 (3), I-664 (2) and SR-168 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23668 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Hampton city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| I-664 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-564 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-337 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampton city) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 East | 82 |
| I-64 East | 49 |
| I-64 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 West | 37 |
| W Mercury Blvd | 34 |
| I-64 West | 17 |
| East Bound I-64 | 15 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 15 |
ZIP 23668 at a glance
| Population | 723 |
| Density | 5,757 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampton 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 | 24 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 39 | +62% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +34% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23668
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23668?
664 truck crashes have been reported in Hampton city since 2015, with 9 deaths and 335 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23668?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23668: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23668?
March has the most truck crashes in Hampton city, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23668?
Since 2015, Hampton city has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23668 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampton city has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23668?
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.