ZIP 25253 (Letart, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25253: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with West Virginia
Mason County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with West Virginia, Mason 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, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mason County: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25253 is US-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-62 (2), SR-7 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25253 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 35 | 18 |
| SR-35 | 15 |
| Wv Rt 002, Huntington Rd | 7 |
| Us Rt 035 | 6 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 6 |
| Rt 35 - Kanawha Valley Road | 5 |
| Us 35, Dayton Rd | 4 |
| Us Rt 035, Dayton Rd | 4 |
ZIP 25253 at a glance
| Population | 2,219 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,756 |
| Median home value | $120,131 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 1 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +826% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25253
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25253?
Mason County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25253?
US-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25253 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25253?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25253?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25253 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25253?
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.