ZIP 25044 (Clear Creek, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Raleigh 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
11 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Raleigh County compares with West Virginia
Raleigh County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Raleigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Raleigh County sits below West Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 25044: I-77 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25044.
Overview
Raleigh County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25044 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-61 (2) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25044 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Raleigh County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Raleigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 48 | 31 |
| I-77 | 26 |
| I-77 Mp 30 | 24 |
| I-77 Mp 42 | 23 |
| I-77 Mp 44 | 20 |
| I-77 Mp 45 | 19 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| I-77 Mp 40 | 15 |
ZIP 25044 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,750 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Raleigh 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 | 13 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 49 | +284% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 86 | +48% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 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 25044
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25044?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 411 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25044?
I-77 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25044 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25044?
Truck crashes in Raleigh County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25044?
Since 2015, Raleigh County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25044 compared with West Virginia?
Raleigh County records 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25044?
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.