ZIP 25854 (Hico, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25854: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
1 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with West Virginia
Fayette County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Fayette County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.5%).
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25854 happened on US-19 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25854 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 9.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 62 | 15 |
| SR-19 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 60 | 13 |
| SR-60 | 12 |
| Us Rt 019 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 64 | 11 |
| I-77 Mp 63 | 10 |
| Us Rt 19 | 10 |
ZIP 25854 at a glance
| Population | 704 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,143 |
| Median home value | $139,637 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 9 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +191% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25854
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25854?
Fayette County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25854?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25854?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25854 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 79.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25854?
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.