ZIP 25865 (Lester, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25865: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 25865: I-77 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25865.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-3 (2), SR-16 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25865 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 3 |
| 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 25865 at a glance
| Population | 1,573 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,173 |
| Median home value | $171,063 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 25865
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25865?
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 25865?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25865: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 25865?
Truck crashes in Raleigh County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25865?
Since 2015, Raleigh County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 25865 compared with West Virginia?
Raleigh County records 102.6 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 25865?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.