ZIP 25251 (Left Hand, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25251: 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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roane County. They injured 21 people and killed 3.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25251 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-29 (1), CR-29 Amma Rd (1), I-79 (1) and SR-16 (1).
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 25251 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roane County.
- 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
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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-29 Amma Rd | 1 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
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 25251 at a glance
| Population | 377 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,741 |
| Median home value | $183,254 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 25251
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25251?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roane County (21 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25251?
January has the most truck crashes in Roane County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25251?
Since 2015, Roane County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25251 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Roane County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25251?
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.