ZIP 25571 (West Hamlin, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25571: 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.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 21 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-3/03 (1), CR-7 (1) and SR-10 (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 25571 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 25571 at a glance
| Population | 1,365 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,201 |
| Median home value | $95,432 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25571?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (21 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25571?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25571: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25571?
The worst month is September: 16.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25571?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25571 compared with West Virginia?
Lincoln County records 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25571?
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.