ZIP 24943 (Grassy Meadows, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24943: 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 sits below West Virginia on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenbrier County. They injured 82 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24943 happened on I-64 (2) and US-60 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24943 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenbrier County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.3% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.9% 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 Greenbrier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-60 | 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 24943 at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 24943
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24943?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Greenbrier County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24943?
February has the most truck crashes in Greenbrier County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 24943?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenbrier County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24943 compared 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 24943?
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.