ZIP 25442 (Shenandoah Junction, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25442: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for 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
March has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25442 happened on SR-9 (3), US-340 (3), SR-51 (2), CR-17 (1) and CR-9/13 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 25442 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 25442 at a glance
| Population | 2,772 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,419 |
| Median home value | $385,406 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 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 25442
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25442?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 128 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25442?
March has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25442?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25442 compare 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 25442?
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.