ZIP 26031 (Benwood, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26031: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
5 of 216 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with West Virginia
Marshall County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Marshall County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 26031: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26031: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 108 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26031 is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-470 (3), US-250 (3) and CR-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26031 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2016 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| CR-21 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 250 | 18 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 10 |
| County Rt 21 | 8 |
| SR-250 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Rt 17 - Fork Ridge Road | 3 |
| Us Rt 250, Wheeling Ave | 3 |
ZIP 26031 at a glance
| Population | 1,770 |
| Density | 136 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,797 |
| Median home value | $81,439 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +135% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | +6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26031
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26031?
Marshall County has had 216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26031?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26031: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26031?
The worst month is October: 11.6% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26031?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26031 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26031?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.