ZIP 25213 (Winfield, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25213: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 25213 at a glance: US-35 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25213.
Overview
Police reported 569 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25213 is US-35, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (4), CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25213 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.4% 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 8 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 25213 at a glance
| Population | 6,224 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,711 |
| Median home value | $267,256 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25213
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25213?
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 25213?
US-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25213 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25213?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in October, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25213?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25213 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25213?
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.