ZIP 24927 (Cass, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24927: 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 |
Pocahontas County sits below West Virginia 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).
The headline for Pocahontas County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pocahontas County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 22.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24927 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pocahontas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24927 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pocahontas County.
- 26.5% 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 20.6% 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 Pocahontas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-219 | 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 24927 at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $66,018 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24927
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24927?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pocahontas County (12 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24927?
The worst month is May: 22.9% of truck crashes in Pocahontas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24927?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pocahontas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 24927 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pocahontas County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24927?
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.