ZIP 25428 (Inwood, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25428: 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 25428: I-81 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25428.
Overview
Police reported 925 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berkeley County since 2015: 367 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
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
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-51 (3), SR-9 (2) and CR-20 (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 25428 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 25428 at a glance
| Population | 14,825 |
| Density | 261 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,885 |
| Median home value | $234,653 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 25428
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25428?
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 25428?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25428: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25428?
Truck crashes in Berkeley County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25428?
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 25428 compare 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 25428?
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.