ZIP 25168 (Red House, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25168: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
7 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with West Virginia
Putnam County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Putnam County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 25168 at a glance: US-35 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25168.
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 249 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25168 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd (1), I-64 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25168 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 23.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 8 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 40 |
| Us Rt 35 | 36 |
| I-64 Mp 45 | 26 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| Wv Rt 34 | 14 |
| I-64 - Mp 45 | 12 |
| Rt 35 - Plantation Road | 10 |
| Us Rt 035 | 9 |
ZIP 25168 at a glance
| Population | 2,330 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,660 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 4 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +1212% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +12% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25168
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25168?
569 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 249 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25168?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25168: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25168?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25168?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25168 compare with West Virginia?
Putnam County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25168?
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.