ZIP 25287 (West Columbia, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25287: 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.
Mason County at a glance: 1 in 189 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25287 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-62 (1) and US-33 (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 25287 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 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
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 25287 at a glance
| Population | 1,302 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,458 |
| Median home value | $199,597 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 25287
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25287?
Mason County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25287?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25287 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25287?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25287?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25287 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 69.7 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25287?
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.