ZIP 23681 (Hampton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23681: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Hampton city is lower 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).
The headline for ZIP 23681: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23681: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 664 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampton city since 2015: 335 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23681 is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-351 (3), US-258 (2) and Howmet Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23681 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 6 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-664 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-169 | 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 23681 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23681
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23681?
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 23681?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23681: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23681?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Hampton city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23681?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Hampton city since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23681 compared with Virginia?
Hampton city records 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23681?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.