ZIP 24910 (Alderson, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24910: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenbrier 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 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenbrier County compares with West Virginia
Greenbrier County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenbrier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Greenbrier County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Greenbrier County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Greenbrier County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24910 since 2015: I-64 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24910 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Greenbrier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenbrier County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 37 |
| Us Rt 60 | 12 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| I-64 - Mp 171 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 180 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 172 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| Us Rt 219 | 5 |
ZIP 24910 at a glance
| Population | 4,664 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,502 |
| Median home value | $151,964 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenbrier 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +202% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +19% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24910
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24910?
Greenbrier County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24910?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greenbrier County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24910?
Since 2015, Greenbrier County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24910 compare with West Virginia?
Greenbrier County records 55.1 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 24910?
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.