ZIP 25245 (Given, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25245: 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.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25245 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25245 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-62 | 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 25245 at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,232 |
| Median home value | $162,046 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25245
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25245?
Jackson County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25245?
I-77 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25245 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25245?
February has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25245?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25245 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25245?
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.