ZIP 25876 (Saulsville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25876: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wyoming 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyoming County compares with West Virginia
Wyoming County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyoming County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Wyoming County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wyoming County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyoming County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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 25876 happened on SR-10 (1) and SR-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25876 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 10 | 12 |
| Wv Rt 097 | 7 |
| Us Rt 52 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 97 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 010 | 4 |
| Rt 97, Maben Side Of Saulsville Mountain | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
ZIP 25876 at a glance
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,894 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +406% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +79% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25876
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25876?
Wyoming County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25876?
November has the most truck crashes in Wyoming County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25876?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25876 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyoming County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25876?
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.