ZIP 25540 (Midkiff, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25540: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with West Virginia
Lincoln County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 76% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 6.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 21 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25540 since 2015: CR-7 (1) and SR-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25540 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 003 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Us Rt 119 | 2 |
| Us Rt 119, Little Coal River Rd | 2 |
| Little Coal River Road | 1 |
| Rt 10 - Dairy Road | 1 |
ZIP 25540 at a glance
| Population | 192 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $2,499 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 5 | +680% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -46% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -29% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25540?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (21 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25540?
The worst month is September: 16.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25540?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 6.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25540 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 13.6 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25540?
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.