ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
6 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with West Virginia
Jefferson County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 128 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25414 is SR-7, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-340 (3), SR-51 (2) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25414 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 6 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 340, Berryville Pike | 5 |
| Wv Rt 009 | 5 |
| Rt 340 - Berryville Pike - Augustine Avenue | 4 |
| Us Rt 340, Berryville Pike, Augustine Ave | 4 |
| Halltown Paper Mill Loading Dock | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Berryville Pike - Old Cave Road | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Just Past Patrick Henry Way | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Mp 3 - Berryville Pike - South Of Birdlan | 2 |
ZIP 25414 at a glance
| Population | 21,073 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,500 |
| Median home value | $377,097 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +231% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +24% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25414
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25414?
Jefferson County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25414?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25414 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25414?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25414?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25414 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 31.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25414?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.