ZIP 25264 (Mount Alto, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25264: 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 |
Mason County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25264 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-77 (2), SR-62 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25264 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 25264 at a glance
| Population | 482 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,150 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25264
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25264?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (81 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25264?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25264 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25264?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25264?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25264 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25264?
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.