ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23707: 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 runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Portsmouth city at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Portsmouth city since 2015: 139 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23707 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (6), US-58 (6), I-664 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-13 (3).
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 23707 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Portsmouth city.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-13 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
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 23707 at a glance
| Population | 14,766 |
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,926 |
| Median home value | $231,180 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 23707
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23707?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Portsmouth city since 2015, with 12 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23707?
Truck crashes in Portsmouth city peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23707?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portsmouth city since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23707 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Portsmouth city records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23707?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.