ZIP 24966 (Renick, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24966: 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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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).
What stands out in Greenbrier County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Greenbrier County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24966 since 2015: US-219 (1). No single road stands out.
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 24966 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.3% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-219 | 1 |
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 24966 at a glance
| Population | 1,332 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,396 |
| Median home value | $118,728 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24966
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24966?
Greenbrier County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24966?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greenbrier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24966?
Since 2015, Greenbrier County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 24966 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenbrier County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 24966?
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.