ZIP 25827 (Crab Orchard, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25827: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Raleigh County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 25827 at a glance: I-77 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25827 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Raleigh County. They injured 411 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25827 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-19 (4), SR-3 (3) and SR-16 (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 25827 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 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 25827 at a glance
| Population | 1,380 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,198 |
| Median home value | $145,829 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25827
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25827?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 411 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25827?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25827 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25827?
August has the most truck crashes in Raleigh County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Raleigh County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25827 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Raleigh County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25827?
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.