ZIP 25243 (Gandeeville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25243: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roane 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 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with West Virginia
Roane County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roane County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Roane County at a glance: 1 in 55 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Roane County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% 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 25243 happened on I-77 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25243 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% 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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 15 |
| I-79 Mp 25 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 34 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 26 | 2 |
| I-79 Mp 35 | 2 |
| Rt 29 - Amma Road | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Middle Fork Road | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
ZIP 25243 at a glance
| Population | 740 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,977 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25243
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25243?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roane County (21 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25243?
Truck crashes in Roane County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25243?
Since 2015, Roane County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25243 compared with West Virginia?
Roane County records 36.9 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 25243?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.