ZIP 25419 (Falling Waters, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25419: 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. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 25419 at a glance: I-81 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25419.
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
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%).
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 25419 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (8), US-11 (2) and SR-58 (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 25419 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 11 |
| I-70 | 8 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 25419 at a glance
| Population | 13,201 |
| Density | 292 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,284 |
| Median home value | $279,529 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 25419
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25419?
Berkeley County has had 925 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 367 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25419?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25419: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25419?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25419?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berkeley County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25419 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Berkeley County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25419?
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.