ZIP 25843 (Ghent, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25843: 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 sits below West Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 25843: I-77 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25843 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Raleigh County since 2015: 411 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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 (13). Next come US-19 (3), SR-16 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25843 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Raleigh County.
- 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
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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 13 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 25843 at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,767 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. 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 25843
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25843?
Raleigh County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 411 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25843?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25843: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25843?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Raleigh County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25843?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Raleigh County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25843 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Raleigh County has 102.6 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25843?
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.