ZIP 25514 (Fort Gay, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25514: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
2 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with West Virginia
Wayne County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Wayne County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wayne County at a glance: 1 in 44 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 69 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25514 is US-23, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25514 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 52 | 7 |
| SR-152 | 5 |
| SR-52 | 5 |
| Us Rt 052 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| I-64 Mp 1 | 4 |
| Goodwill, Briercliff | 2 |
| I-64 - Mp 4 | 2 |
ZIP 25514 at a glance
| Population | 3,520 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,929 |
| Median home value | $65,763 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 6 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +230% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -44% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 7 | -30% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25514
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25514?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (69 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25514?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25514 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25514?
May has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25514?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25514 compared with West Virginia?
Wayne County records 21.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25514?
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.