ZIP 25651 (Wharncliffe, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25651: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mingo 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 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mingo County compares with West Virginia
Mingo County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mingo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mingo County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Mingo County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mingo County: 1 in 32 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Mingo County has recorded 69 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 54.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25651 happened on US-52 (2) and SR-80 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25651 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mingo County.
- 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 Mingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mingo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 8 |
| Us Rt 52 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 4 |
| Us Rt 052 | 4 |
| Us Rt 119 | 3 |
| County Rt 13, Gilbert Creek Rd | 2 |
ZIP 25651 at a glance
| Population | 533 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mingo 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 | 2 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +860% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -25% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25651
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25651?
69 truck crashes have been reported in Mingo County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 63 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25651?
Truck crashes in Mingo County peak in January, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25651?
Since 2015, Mingo County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25651 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 26.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mingo County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25651?
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.