ZIP 24845 (Ikes Fork, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24845: 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
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. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wyoming County at a glance: 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
The worst month is November with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24845 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (2), SR-80 (1) and SR-97 (1).
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 24845 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wyoming 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 (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 24845 at a glance
| Population | 322 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24845
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24845?
Wyoming County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24845?
The worst month is November: 12.8% of truck crashes in Wyoming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24845?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24845 compare with West Virginia?
Wyoming County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24845?
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.