ZIP 25239 (Cottageville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25239: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with West Virginia
Jackson County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 222 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 92 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-77 (2), SR-62 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25239 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 140 | 7 |
| I-77 Mp 146 | 5 |
| I-77 - Mp 132 | 4 |
| I-77 - Mp 139 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 128 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 136 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 138 | 4 |
ZIP 25239 at a glance
| Population | 1,787 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,446 |
| Median home value | $168,652 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +287% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +48% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25239
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25239?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 92 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25239?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25239: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25239?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25239?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25239 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25239?
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.