ZIP 25136 (Montgomery, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25136: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Fayette County is lower 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.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in 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
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come CR-61-24 (1), CR-83 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25136 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 25136 at a glance
| Population | 1,543 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,173 |
| Median home value | $134,859 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 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 25136
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25136?
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (182 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25136?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25136 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25136?
December has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25136?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25136 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 79.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25136?
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.