ZIP 25113 (Ivydale, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25113: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with West Virginia
Clay County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 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 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 40.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Clay County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clay County: January worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 19.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25113 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-29 (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25113 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 6 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 036 | 2 |
| County Rt 17 | 1 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 38 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 40 - Rt 16 - Big Otter Exit | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 41 | 1 |
ZIP 25113 at a glance
| Population | 655 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +93% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25113
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25113?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25113?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in January, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25113?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25113 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 23.6 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25113?
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.