ZIP 23690 (Yorktown, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23690: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York County, 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
11 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Virginia
York County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | York County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, York County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 23690: I-64 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23690 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-238 (1) and US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23690 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 11 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 66 |
| Interstate 64 West | 32 |
| Interstate 64 East | 28 |
| I-64 West | 25 |
| Eb I-64 | 15 |
| I-64 East | 14 |
| Wb I-64 | 13 |
| Wb Interstate 64 | 12 |
ZIP 23690 at a glance
| Population | 4,597 |
| Density | 155 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,644 |
| Median home value | $365,526 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York County 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 33 | -7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23690
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23690?
415 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 234 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23690?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23690 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23690?
The worst month is October: 12.5% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23690?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23690 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23690?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.