ZIP 24941 (Gap Mills, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24941: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with West Virginia
Monroe County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Monroe County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Monroe County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 17 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 143 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 21.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 24941 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1) and SR-311 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24941 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-311 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 8 |
| SR-219 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Miles North On Rt 12 From Us 219 | 1 |
| Rt 12 - Bottom Of Ballard Mtn. | 1 |
| Rt 219 - 1 Mile South Of Ballard Cemetary | 1 |
| Rt 219 - Rt 24 - Green Valley Road | 1 |
| Rt 3 - Atkins Machine Shop | 1 |
ZIP 24941 at a glance
| Population | 1,243 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,600 |
| Median home value | $129,211 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +160% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 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. 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 24941
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 24941?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (17 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24941?
The worst month is March: 14.3% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24941?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24941 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 20.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24941?
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.