ZIP 25535 (Lavalette, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25535: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wayne County: 1 in 44 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25535 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64 (2), SR-152 (2) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25535 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 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 25535 at a glance
| Population | 2,461 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,446 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25535
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25535?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25535?
US-52 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25535 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25535?
May has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25535?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25535 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 21.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25535?
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.