ZIP 25211 (Widen, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25211: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with West Virginia
Clay County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 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 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 40.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: January worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 13 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25211 happened on US-19 (3) and SR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25211 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 6 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 036 | 2 |
| County Rt 17 | 1 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 38 | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 40 - Rt 16 - Big Otter Exit | 1 |
| I-79 - Mp 41 | 1 |
ZIP 25211 at a glance
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $19,659 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +93% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25211?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (13 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25211?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25211?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25211 compared with West Virginia?
Clay County records 23.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25211?
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.