ZIP 25704 (Huntington, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25704: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with West Virginia
Wayne County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Wayne County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 1 in 44 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 69 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% 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 25704 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (3), US-52 (3), SR-152 (2), SR-10 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25704 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-52 | 3 |
| SR-152 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 52 | 7 |
| SR-152 | 5 |
| SR-52 | 5 |
| Us Rt 052 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| I-64 Mp 1 | 4 |
| Goodwill, Briercliff | 2 |
| I-64 - Mp 4 | 2 |
ZIP 25704 at a glance
| Population | 14,351 |
| Density | 179 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,189 |
| Median home value | $117,113 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 6 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +230% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -44% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 7 | -30% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 25704
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25704?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25704?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in May, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25704?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25704 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 21.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25704?
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.