ZIP 25082 (Fraziers Bottom, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
7 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with West Virginia
Putnam County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Putnam County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 25082 at a glance: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25082: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 249 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25082 is US-35, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25082 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 23.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 40 |
| Us Rt 35 | 36 |
| I-64 Mp 45 | 26 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| Wv Rt 34 | 14 |
| I-64 - Mp 45 | 12 |
| Rt 35 - Plantation Road | 10 |
| Us Rt 035 | 9 |
ZIP 25082 at a glance
| Population | 1,830 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,582 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 4 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +1212% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +12% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25082?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (249 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25082?
US-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25082 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25082?
October has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25082?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25082 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25082?
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.