ZIP 23838 (Chesterfield, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chesterfield 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield County compares with Virginia
Chesterfield County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Chesterfield County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Chesterfield County at a glance: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (78 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County. They injured 781 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-288 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-460 (2), CR-602 (1) and CR-651 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 78 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23838 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-288, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-288 | 5 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 186 |
| Hull Street Rd | 40 |
| Hull Street Road | 37 |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 36 |
| SR-288 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 29 |
| W Hundred Rd | 25 |
| Nb I-95 | 24 |
ZIP 23838 at a glance
| Population | 17,686 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,651 |
| Median home value | $465,203 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 30 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 61 | +100% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 113 | +86% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 179 | +59% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 179 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23838
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23838?
Chesterfield County has had 1,843 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 781 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23838?
Since 2015, SR-288 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23838: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23838?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23838?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23838 compared with Virginia?
Chesterfield County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23838?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.