ZIP 23708 (Portsmouth, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23708: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Portsmouth city: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.2% of the year's total.
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
Truck crashes peak in June (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23708 since 2015: I-64 (6), US-58 (6), I-664 (4), SR-168 (4) and US-13 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23708 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 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 23708 at a glance
| Population | 269 |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 23708
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23708?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Portsmouth city since 2015, with 12 deaths and 139 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23708?
Truck crashes in Portsmouth city peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23708?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portsmouth city since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23708 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23708?
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.