ZIP 24716 (Bud, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24716: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wyoming 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
1 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Wyoming County compares with West Virginia
Wyoming County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyoming County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Wyoming County sits below West Virginia 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.
What stands out in Wyoming County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyoming County. They injured 62 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 24716 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24716 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 10 | 12 |
| Wv Rt 097 | 7 |
| Us Rt 52 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 97 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 010 | 4 |
| Rt 97, Maben Side Of Saulsville Mountain | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
ZIP 24716 at a glance
| Population | 544 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,461 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +406% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +79% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24716
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24716?
Wyoming County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24716?
November has the most truck crashes in Wyoming County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24716?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24716 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyoming County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24716?
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.