ZIP 25148 (Orgas, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25148: 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 |
Boone County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Boone County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25148 happened on I-77 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Boone County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25148 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 3 |
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 25148 at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,115 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25148
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25148?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 66 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25148?
February has the most truck crashes in Boone County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25148?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25148 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25148?
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.