ZIP 25515 (Gallipolis Ferry, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25515: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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
1 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with West Virginia
Mason County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with West Virginia, Mason County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mason County: 1 in 189 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25515 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (3), SR-2 (2) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25515 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| TR-640 Bear Run Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 35 | 18 |
| SR-35 | 15 |
| Wv Rt 002, Huntington Rd | 7 |
| Us Rt 035 | 6 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 6 |
| Rt 35 - Kanawha Valley Road | 5 |
| Us 35, Dayton Rd | 4 |
| Us Rt 035, Dayton Rd | 4 |
ZIP 25515 at a glance
| Population | 2,386 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,904 |
| Median home value | $150,347 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 1 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +826% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25515
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25515?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 81 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25515?
US-35 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25515 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25515?
February has the most truck crashes in Mason County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25515?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25515 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25515?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.