ZIP 25085 (Gauley Bridge, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
1 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with West Virginia
Fayette County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Fayette County: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 182 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25085 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-61-24 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25085 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 62 | 15 |
| SR-19 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 60 | 13 |
| SR-60 | 12 |
| Us Rt 019 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 64 | 11 |
| I-77 Mp 63 | 10 |
| Us Rt 19 | 10 |
ZIP 25085 at a glance
| Population | 557 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,945 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 9 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +191% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25085
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25085?
Fayette County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25085?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25085: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25085?
December has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25085?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25085 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 79.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25085?
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.