ZIP 24714 (Beeson, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24714: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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
7 of 570 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with West Virginia
Mercer County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Mercer County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 24714 at a glance: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24714: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 570 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24714 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24714 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 33 |
| I-77 Mp 21 | 18 |
| I-77 Mp 7 | 15 |
| I-77 Mp 12 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 16.50 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 18 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 23 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 8 | 10 |
ZIP 24714 at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 13 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +212% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 53 | +27% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24714
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24714?
Mercer County has had 570 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 286 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24714?
I-77 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24714 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24714?
October has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24714?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24714 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 83.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24714?
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.