ZIP 25115 (Kanawha Falls, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25115: 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 sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Fayette County: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25115 is US-19, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-61-24 (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25115 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 9.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| SR-61 | 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 25115 at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25115
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25115?
Fayette County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25115?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25115 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25115?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25115?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Fayette County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25115 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 25115?
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.