ZIP 25075 (Eskdale, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25075: 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 sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Kanawha County: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 24.8% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kanawha County since 2015: 698 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25075 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-61-24 (1) and CR-83 (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 25075 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanawha County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 5 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 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 25075 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,083 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25075
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25075?
Kanawha County has had 1,632 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25075?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25075: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25075?
Truck crashes in Kanawha County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25075?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kanawha County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25075 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Kanawha County records 81.1 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 25075?
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.