ZIP 25142 (Nellis, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with West Virginia
Boone County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 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 | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Boone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Boone County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 66 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (1) and US-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25142 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 119 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 003 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 085 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 85 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 3 |
ZIP 25142 at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,146 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +773% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25142
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25142?
Boone County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25142?
NHTSA data shows SR-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25142 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25142?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25142?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25142 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25142?
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.