ZIP 25030 (Bomont, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with West Virginia
Clay County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 40.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: January worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Road surface: 10.0% 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 25030 happened on CR-29 (1), CR-29 Amma Rd (1), I-79 (1) and SR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25030 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clay 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 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 6 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 036 | 2 |
| County Rt 17 | 1 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 38 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 40 - Rt 16 - Big Otter Exit | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 41 | 1 |
ZIP 25030 at a glance
| Population | 537 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,614 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +93% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25030?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25030?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25030?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25030 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Clay County records 23.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25030?
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.