ZIP 25653 (Wilkinson, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with West Virginia
Logan County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Logan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Logan County: 35.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, vs 20.9% in West Virginia.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-119 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25653 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-18 Holden Rd (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25653 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.2% 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
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 2 |
| CR-18 Holden Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 10 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Us Rt 119 | 7 |
| SR-119 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 80 | 4 |
| County Rt 10 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
ZIP 25653 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +451% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -0% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25653
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25653?
118 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 64 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25653?
NHTSA data shows US-119 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25653 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25653?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25653?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25653 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25653?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.