ZIP 23704 (Portsmouth, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23704: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Portsmouth city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Portsmouth city: June 13.2% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Portsmouth city since 2015: 139 people were injured and 12 were 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23704 since 2015: I-64 (6), US-58 (6), I-664 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-17 (4). No single road stands out.
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 23704 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Portsmouth city.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-58 | 6 |
| I-664 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 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 23704 at a glance
| Population | 19,207 |
| Density | 1,640 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,583 |
| Median home value | $234,451 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23704
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23704?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portsmouth city (139 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23704?
Truck crashes in Portsmouth city peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23704?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Portsmouth city since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23704 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Portsmouth city has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23704?
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.