ZIP 25143 (Nitro, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kanawha 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
10 of 1,632 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanawha County compares with West Virginia
Kanawha County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanawha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Kanawha County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kanawha County at a glance: 38.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 24.8% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kanawha County. They injured 698 people and killed 43.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
4.5% 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 25143 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (2), US-60 (2) and CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25143 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanawha County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| Rebecca St | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-622 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanawha County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 55 |
| I-77 Mp 83 | 46 |
| I-64 | 29 |
| I-77 - Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 96 | 25 |
| I-77 - Mp 74 | 23 |
| I-77 - Mp 75 | 22 |
ZIP 25143 at a glance
| Population | 8,714 |
| Density | 379 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,205 |
| Median home value | $133,368 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanawha 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 | 19 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +421% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 148 | +51% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 125 | -16% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25143?
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanawha County (698 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25143?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25143?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Kanawha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25143?
Since 2015, Kanawha County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25143 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Kanawha County has 81.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25143?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.