ZIP 25550 (Point Pleasant, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25550: 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 |
Mason County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mason County at a glance: 1 in 189 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-7 (3), SR-2 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25550 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 25550 at a glance
| Population | 8,963 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,497 |
| Median home value | $143,394 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 25550
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25550?
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 25550?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25550: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25550?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25550?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25550 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25550?
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.