ZIP 25559 (Salt Rock, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25559: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Cabell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above West Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cabell County at a glance: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cabell County. They injured 156 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
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 25559 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (2), CR-3/03 (1) and CR-7 (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 25559 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cabell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 25559 at a glance
| Population | 1,899 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,727 |
| Median home value | $137,559 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25559
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25559?
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 25559?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25559: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25559?
Truck crashes in Cabell County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25559?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cabell County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25559 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cabell County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25559?
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.