ZIP 25413 (Bunker Hill, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25413: 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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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 25413: I-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25413 since 2015.
Overview
Berkeley County has recorded 925 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-51 (3), SR-7 (2) and CR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25413 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 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 25413 at a glance
| Population | 9,618 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,556 |
| Median home value | $280,433 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 25413
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25413?
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 25413?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25413: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25413?
June has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25413?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25413 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
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 25413?
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.