ZIP 25011 (Bancroft, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
7 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with West Virginia
Putnam County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Putnam County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 25011: US-35 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25011 since 2015.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 569 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25011 is US-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd (1), I-64 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25011 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 23.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-622 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 40 |
| Us Rt 35 | 36 |
| I-64 Mp 45 | 26 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| Wv Rt 34 | 14 |
| I-64 - Mp 45 | 12 |
| Rt 35 - Plantation Road | 10 |
| Us Rt 035 | 9 |
ZIP 25011 at a glance
| Population | 647 |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,375 |
| Median home value | $131,088 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 4 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +1212% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +12% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25011?
569 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 249 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25011?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25011: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25011?
October has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25011?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25011 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25011?
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.