ZIP 25564 (Sod, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25564: 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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 34.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25564 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-119 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25564 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 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 25564 at a glance
| Population | 1,335 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25564
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25564?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 21 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25564?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in September, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25564?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25564 compare with West Virginia?
Lincoln County records 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25564?
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.