ZIP 25286 (Walton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25286: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Roane County is lower 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).
The headline for Roane County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roane County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 3 were killed.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25286 since 2015: CR-29 Amma Rd (1) and I-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25286 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Amma Rd | 1 |
| I-79 | 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 25286 at a glance
| Population | 1,652 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,250 |
| Median home value | $106,481 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 25286
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25286?
Roane County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25286?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Roane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25286?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Roane County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25286 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roane County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25286?
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.