ZIP 25133 (Maysel, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25133: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Clay County at a glance: January 19.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 21 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 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.
Road surface: 10.0% 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 25133 since 2015: CR-29 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clay County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25133 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 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 25133 at a glance
| Population | 441 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,114 |
| Median home value | $147,690 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 25133
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25133?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (13 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25133?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25133?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25133 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25133?
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.