ZIP 23693 (Yorktown, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23693: 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 |
York County sits below Virginia 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 23693: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23693: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23693 is I-64, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-351 (3), Howmet Drive (1) and SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23693 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 10 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| US-258 | 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 23693 at a glance
| Population | 23,176 |
| Density | 655 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,433 |
| Median home value | $488,321 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23693
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23693?
415 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 234 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23693?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23693: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23693?
Truck crashes in York County peak in October, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23693?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23693 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 23693?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.