ZIP 23696 (Seaford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23696: 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 runs above Virginia on injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 23696: I-64 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23696.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23696 is I-64, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 23696 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
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 23696 at a glance
| Population | 3,937 |
| Density | 271 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,788 |
| Median home value | $427,942 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 23696
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23696?
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 23696?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23696: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23696?
The worst month is October: 12.5% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23696?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23696 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23696?
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.