ZIP 24920 (Bartow, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24920: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pocahontas 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 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pocahontas County compares with West Virginia
Pocahontas County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pocahontas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pocahontas County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Pocahontas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pocahontas County at a glance: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pocahontas County. They injured 12 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (22.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24920 since 2015: SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pocahontas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24920 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pocahontas County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pocahontas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pocahontas County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 250 | 5 |
| SR-219 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 28 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 2 |
| Co. Rt 4 - Green Bank Road | 1 |
ZIP 24920 at a glance
| Population | 356 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pocahontas 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24920
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24920?
Pocahontas County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24920?
The worst month is May: 22.9% of truck crashes in Pocahontas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24920?
Since 2015, Pocahontas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24920 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pocahontas County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24920?
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.