ZIP 25404 (Martinsburg, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25404: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Berkeley 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
5 of 925 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley County compares with West Virginia
Berkeley County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Berkeley County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 25404: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25404: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 925 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berkeley County since 2015: 367 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25404 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-9 (2), US-11 (2) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25404 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkeley County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 67 |
| I-81 Mp 12 | 29 |
| I-81 Mp 23 | 28 |
| I-81 Mp 8 | 25 |
| I-81 Mp 5 | 18 |
| I-81 Mp 13 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 20 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 2 | 13 |
ZIP 25404 at a glance
| Population | 23,990 |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,633 |
| Median home value | $245,335 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley 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 | 11 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +494% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 58 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +63% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25404
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25404?
925 truck crashes have been reported in Berkeley County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 367 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25404?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25404 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25404?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25404?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Berkeley County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25404 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkeley County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25404?
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.