ZIP 25671 (Dingess, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25671: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Mingo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Mingo County at a glance: 1 in 32 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 69 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mingo County. They injured 63 people and killed 3.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.4% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 25671.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25671 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mingo County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 25671 at a glance
| Population | 1,898 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,679 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25671
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25671?
Since 2015, 69 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mingo County (63 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25671?
The worst month is January: 18.8% of truck crashes in Mingo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25671?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mingo County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25671 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mingo County has 26.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25671?
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.