ZIP 25801 (Beckley, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Raleigh 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
11 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Raleigh County compares with West Virginia
Raleigh County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Raleigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Raleigh County has lower values than West Virginia for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 25801: I-77 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25801 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Raleigh County since 2015: 411 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-16 (2), SR-3 (2) and US-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Raleigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 48 | 31 |
| I-77 | 26 |
| I-77 Mp 30 | 24 |
| I-77 Mp 42 | 23 |
| I-77 Mp 44 | 20 |
| I-77 Mp 45 | 19 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| I-77 Mp 40 | 15 |
ZIP 25801 at a glance
| Population | 31,128 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,836 |
| Median home value | $155,251 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Raleigh 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 | 13 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 49 | +284% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 86 | +48% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25801?
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Raleigh County (411 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25801?
I-77 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25801 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25801?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Raleigh County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Raleigh County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25801 compare with West Virginia?
Raleigh County records 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25801?
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.