ZIP 25839 (Fairdale, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25839: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 25839: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25839: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Raleigh County. They injured 411 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 (5). Next come SR-3 (2), SR-16 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25839 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 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 25839 at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 25839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25839?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 411 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25839?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25839: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25839?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Raleigh County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25839?
Since 2015, Raleigh County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25839 compare with West Virginia?
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 25839?
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.