ZIP 25112 (Institute, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25112: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Kanawha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kanawha County: 38.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 24.8% in West Virginia.
Overview
Kanawha County has recorded 1,632 truck crashes since 2015, with 698 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25112 since 2015: I-64 (3), US-60 (3), I-77 (2), SR-25 (2) and Rebecca St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25112 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| Rebecca St | 1 |
| SR-622 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 25112 at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Density | 1,595 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 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 25112
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25112?
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanawha County (698 injured, 43 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25112?
July has the most truck crashes in Kanawha County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25112?
Since 2015, Kanawha County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25112 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kanawha County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25112?
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.