ZIP 25039 (Cedar Grove, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kanawha 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
10 of 1,632 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanawha County compares with West Virginia
Kanawha County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanawha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Kanawha County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kanawha County at a glance: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 24.8% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kanawha County. They injured 698 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come CR-61-24 (1), CR-83 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25039 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanawha County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 55 |
| I-77 Mp 83 | 46 |
| I-64 | 29 |
| I-77 - Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 96 | 25 |
| I-77 - Mp 74 | 23 |
| I-77 - Mp 75 | 22 |
ZIP 25039 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,417 |
| Median home value | $87,652 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanawha 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 | 19 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +421% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 148 | +51% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 125 | -16% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25039
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25039?
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanawha County (698 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25039?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25039 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25039?
July has the most truck crashes in Kanawha County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25039?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kanawha County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25039 compare with West Virginia?
Kanawha County records 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25039?
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.