ZIP 25922 (Spanishburg, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25922: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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
7 of 570 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with West Virginia
Mercer County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Mercer County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 25922: I-77 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 25922.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 570 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
5.7% 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 (10). It is followed by SR-20 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 25922 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 33 |
| I-77 Mp 21 | 18 |
| I-77 Mp 7 | 15 |
| I-77 Mp 12 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 16.50 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 18 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 23 | 10 |
| I-77 Mp 8 | 10 |
ZIP 25922 at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $2,499 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +212% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 53 | +27% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25922
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25922?
Since 2015, 570 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (286 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 25922?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25922 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 25922?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25922?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25922 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 83.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 25922?
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.