ZIP 25504 (Barboursville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cabell 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
9 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cabell County compares with West Virginia
Cabell County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cabell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cabell County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above West Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cabell County: 1 in 47 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Cabell County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25504 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-60 (2), CR-3/03 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25504 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cabell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cabell County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 Mp 18 | 18 |
| I-64 Mp 15 | 13 |
| I-64 Mp 20 | 11 |
| I-64 | 9 |
| I-64 Mp 16 | 8 |
| I-64 Mp 6 | 8 |
| Us Rt 60 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 23 | 5 |
ZIP 25504 at a glance
| Population | 12,251 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,530 |
| Median home value | $179,274 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cabell 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +282% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 38 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 41 | +8% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25504
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25504?
Cabell County has had 442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25504?
I-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25504 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25504?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Cabell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25504?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cabell County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25504 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cabell County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25504?
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.