ZIP 24862 (Mohawk, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24862: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for McDowell County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDowell County. They injured 31 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24862 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in McDowell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24862 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDowell County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McDowell 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 (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 24862 at a glance
| Population | 749 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,389 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 24862
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24862?
McDowell County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24862?
January has the most truck crashes in McDowell County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24862?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDowell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24862 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McDowell County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24862?
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.