ZIP 25855 (Hilltop, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25855: 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 |
Fayette County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25855 happened on I-77 (4), US-19 (4) and SR-61 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25855 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 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 25855 at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,335 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25855
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25855?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25855?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25855?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25855 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Fayette County records 79.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25855?
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.