ZIP 25005 (Amma, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roane 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 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with West Virginia
Roane County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roane County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roane County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roane County. They injured 21 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25005 happened on CR-29 (1), CR-29 Amma Rd (1) and I-79 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-29 Amma Rd | 1 |
| I-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 15 |
| I-79 Mp 25 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 34 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 26 | 2 |
| I-79 Mp 35 | 2 |
| Rt 29 - Amma Road | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Middle Fork Road | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
ZIP 25005 at a glance
| Population | 281 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25005?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roane County (21 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25005?
January has the most truck crashes in Roane County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Roane County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25005 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Roane County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25005?
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.