ZIP 25851 (Harper, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25851: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 25851 at a glance: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25851: 7 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 25851 is I-77, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-19 (3), SR-16 (2) and SR-3 (2).
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 25851 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 7 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 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 25851 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25851?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 411 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25851?
I-77 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25851 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25851?
Truck crashes in Raleigh County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25851?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25851 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25851?
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.