ZIP 25259 (Looneyville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25259: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roane County: 1 in 55 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roane County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
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 25259 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 25259 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 25259 at a glance
| Population | 880 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,417 |
| Median home value | $185,606 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25259
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25259?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Roane County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 21 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25259?
Truck crashes in Roane County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25259?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Roane County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25259 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Roane County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25259?
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.