ZIP 25271 (Ripley, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25271: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Jackson County at a glance: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 92 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25271 is I-77, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-62 (2) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25271 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 | 2 |
| US-33 | 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 25271 at a glance
| Population | 7,376 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,150 |
| Median home value | $158,647 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 25271
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25271?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 92 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25271?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25271 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25271?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25271?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25271 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25271?
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.