ZIP 23703 (Portsmouth, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23703: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Portsmouth 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
9 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Portsmouth city compares with Virginia
Portsmouth city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portsmouth city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portsmouth city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Portsmouth city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 23703: US-58 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23703.
Overview
Portsmouth city has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23703 is US-58, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-664 (5), I-64 (4) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-58, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Portsmouth city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 6 |
| I-664 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portsmouth city) |
|---|---|
| I-264 | 15 |
| Victory Blvd | 14 |
| Interstate 264 East | 12 |
| Airline Blvd | 9 |
| I-264 East | 9 |
| I-264 West | 8 |
| Virginia International Gateway Blvd | 7 |
| East I-264 | 7 |
ZIP 23703 at a glance
| Population | 25,610 |
| Density | 710 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,707 |
| Median home value | $300,508 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portsmouth 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 15 | +145% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | -1% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +73% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23703
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23703?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Portsmouth city since 2015, with 12 deaths and 139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23703?
US-58 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23703 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23703?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Portsmouth city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23703?
Since 2015, Portsmouth city has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23703 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Portsmouth city records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23703?
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.