ZIP 24844 (Iaeger, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24844: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDowell 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 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDowell County compares with West Virginia
McDowell County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDowell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDowell County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
McDowell County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for McDowell County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
McDowell County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24844 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (2), SR-80 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in McDowell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24844 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 McDowell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDowell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 8 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| Us Rt 052 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 16 | 3 |
| County Rt 13/00 | 2 |
| SR-103 | 2 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
ZIP 24844 at a glance
| Population | 1,049 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,756 |
| Median home value | $66,111 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDowell 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 | 0 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +2480% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -28% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24844
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24844?
McDowell County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24844?
Truck crashes in McDowell County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24844?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDowell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24844 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDowell County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24844?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.