ZIP 25430 (Kearneysville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25430: 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 |
Jefferson County sits below West Virginia 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.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 128 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% 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 25430 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-51 (3), US-340 (3) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25430 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 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 25430 at a glance
| Population | 8,954 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,806 |
| Median home value | $295,596 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25430?
Jefferson County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25430?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25430: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25430?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25430?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25430 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25430?
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.