ZIP 25866 (Lochgelly, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25866: 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 sits below West Virginia 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.
The headline for Fayette County: 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.5%).
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25866 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-61 (2) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25866 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| I-77 | 1 |
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 25866 at a glance
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,050 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 25866
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 25866?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 25866?
US-19 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25866 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25866?
December has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25866?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25866 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 79.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25866?
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.