ZIP 24847 (Itmann, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24847: 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
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyoming County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24847 happened on SR-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24847 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyoming County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 24847 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 24847
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24847?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Wyoming County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 62 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24847?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in November, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24847?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24847 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyoming County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24847?
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.