ZIP 24870 (Oceana, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24870: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Wyoming County is lower 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.
What stands out in Wyoming County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Wyoming County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24870 since 2015: SR-10 (1) and SR-99 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24870 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyoming County.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 24870 at a glance
| Population | 1,639 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,011 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 24870
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24870?
Wyoming County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24870?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in November, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24870?
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 24870 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyoming County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24870?
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.