ZIP 25427 (Hedgesville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25427: 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 runs above West Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 25427: I-81 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25427 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 925 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkeley County. They injured 367 people and killed 22.
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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 25427 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-9 (2), CR-20 (1) and CR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25427 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 25427 at a glance
| Population | 16,595 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,184 |
| Median home value | $284,786 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25427
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25427?
Since 2015, 925 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkeley County (367 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25427?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25427 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25427?
June has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25427?
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 25427 compared with West Virginia?
Berkeley County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25427?
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.