ZIP 25177 (Saint Albans, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25177: 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 sits below West Virginia on 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.
The headline for Kanawha County: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 24.8% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kanawha County since 2015: 698 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25177 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-25 (2), US-60 (2) and US-119 (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 25177 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| 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 25177 at a glance
| Population | 22,665 |
| Density | 277 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,046 |
| Median home value | $136,558 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25177
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25177?
Kanawha County has had 1,632 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25177?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25177 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25177?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Kanawha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25177?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kanawha County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25177 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
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 25177?
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.