ZIP 25902 (Odd, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25902: 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 has lower values than West Virginia for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 25902: I-77 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25902.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Raleigh County since 2015: 411 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for 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
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 25902 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25902 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 12 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 25902 at a glance
| Population | 260 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 25902
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25902?
Raleigh County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 411 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 25902?
I-77 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 25902 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25902?
Truck crashes in Raleigh County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 25902?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Raleigh County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 25902 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Raleigh County has 102.6 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25902?
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.