ZIP 25049 (Comfort, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with West Virginia
Boone County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 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 | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Boone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Boone County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25049 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-94 (4), CR-83 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25049 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| SR-94 | 4 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 119 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 003 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 085 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 85 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 3 |
ZIP 25049 at a glance
| Population | 548 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,450 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +773% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25049
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25049?
Boone County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25049?
I-77 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25049 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25049?
February has the most truck crashes in Boone County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25049?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25049 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25049?
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.