ZIP 25312 (Charleston, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kanawha 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
10 of 1,632 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanawha County compares with West Virginia
Kanawha County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanawha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with West Virginia, Kanawha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kanawha County at a glance: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 24.8% across West Virginia.
Overview
Kanawha County has recorded 1,632 truck crashes since 2015, with 698 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25312 is I-77, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (3), I-64 (2) and I-79 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25312 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanawha County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-79 | 2 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| Rebecca St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-622 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanawha County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 55 |
| I-77 Mp 83 | 46 |
| I-64 | 29 |
| I-77 - Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 96 | 25 |
| I-77 - Mp 74 | 23 |
| I-77 - Mp 75 | 22 |
ZIP 25312 at a glance
| Population | 10,047 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,246 |
| Median home value | $133,956 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanawha 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 | 19 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +421% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 148 | +51% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 125 | -16% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25312
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25312?
1,632 truck crashes have been reported in Kanawha County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 698 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25312?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25312: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25312?
Truck crashes in Kanawha County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25312?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kanawha County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25312 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Kanawha County records 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25312?
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.