ZIP 24944 (Green Bank, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24944: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pocahontas County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
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.
20.6% 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 24944 since 2015: SR-92 (1) and US-220 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pocahontas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24944 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 Pocahontas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 24944 at a glance
| Population | 448 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,989 |
| Median home value | $141,183 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. 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 24944
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24944?
35 truck crashes have been reported in Pocahontas County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24944?
Truck crashes in Pocahontas County peak in May, with 22.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24944?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pocahontas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 24944 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24944?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.