ZIP 25943 (Wyco, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25943: 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 |
Wyoming County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wyoming County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Wyoming County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
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 25943 happened on SR-16 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25943 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-16 | 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 25943 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 25943
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 25943?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyoming County (62 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25943?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in November, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 25943?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 25943 compare with West Virginia?
Wyoming County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 25943?
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.