ZIP 25541 (Milton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25541: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cabell County: 1 in 47 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cabell County. They injured 156 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25541 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-35 (6), SR-2 (3) and CR-3/03 (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 25541 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
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 Cabell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 25541 at a glance
| Population | 9,318 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,782 |
| Median home value | $181,995 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25541
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25541?
Cabell County has had 442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25541?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25541 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25541?
Truck crashes in Cabell County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25541?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cabell County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25541 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Cabell County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25541?
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.