ZIP 25241 (Evans, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25241: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25241 since 2015: I-77 (2), SR-62 (2) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25241 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| US-33 | 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 25241 at a glance
| Population | 2,154 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,336 |
| Median home value | $224,444 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 25241
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25241?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25241?
February has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25241?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25241 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25241?
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.