ZIP 26032 (Bethany, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26032: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brooke 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
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooke County compares with West Virginia
Brooke County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooke County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Brooke County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above West Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brooke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brooke County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26032 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-40 (2) and CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26032 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brooke County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooke County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 22 | 10 |
| Us Rt 022 | 9 |
| SR-22 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 2 | 4 |
| Rt 67 - Bethany Pike | 3 |
| 10Th St, Commerce St | 2 |
| Rt 67, Bethany Pike, Bradys Ridge | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
ZIP 26032 at a glance
| Population | 1,061 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $116,281 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooke 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +282% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26032
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26032?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Brooke County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 41 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26032?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26032: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26032?
Truck crashes in Brooke County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26032?
Since 2015, Brooke County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26032 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brooke County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26032?
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.