ZIP 25174 (Rock Creek, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25174: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Raleigh 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
11 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Raleigh County compares with West Virginia
Raleigh County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Raleigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Raleigh County has lower values than West Virginia for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 25174 at a glance: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25174: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Raleigh County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25174 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25174 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; 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
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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Raleigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 48 | 31 |
| I-77 | 26 |
| I-77 Mp 30 | 24 |
| I-77 Mp 42 | 23 |
| I-77 Mp 44 | 20 |
| I-77 Mp 45 | 19 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| I-77 Mp 40 | 15 |
ZIP 25174 at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Raleigh 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 | 13 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 49 | +284% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 86 | +48% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25174
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25174?
Raleigh County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 411 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25174?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25174: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25174?
August has the most truck crashes in Raleigh County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25174?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25174 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Raleigh County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25174?
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.