ZIP 25555 (Prichard, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25555: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Wayne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 1 in 44 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 69 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across 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
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-52 (2), SR-152 (1) and SR-32 (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 25555 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-23 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 25555 at a glance
| Population | 2,008 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,853 |
| Median home value | $119,558 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 25555
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25555?
Wayne County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25555?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25555 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25555?
The worst month is May: 14.9% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25555?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25555 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 21.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25555?
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.