ZIP 25972 (Leslie, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 25972: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenbrier 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 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenbrier County compares with West Virginia
Greenbrier County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenbrier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Greenbrier County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Greenbrier County at a glance: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Greenbrier County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 25972 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 25972 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 23.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 11.9% 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 Greenbrier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenbrier County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 37 |
| Us Rt 60 | 12 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| I-64 - Mp 171 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 180 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 172 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| Us Rt 219 | 5 |
ZIP 25972 at a glance
| Population | 352 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenbrier 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +202% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 25972
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 25972?
Greenbrier County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 25972?
Truck crashes in Greenbrier County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 25972?
Since 2015, Greenbrier County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 25972 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Greenbrier County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 25972?
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.