ZIP 26034 (Chester, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with West Virginia
Hancock County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 7.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 88% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Hancock County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 26034: SR-168 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 26034.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 13 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 26.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 54.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 17.4% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-168 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26034 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-68 (2), US-30 (2) and SR-152 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hancock County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26034 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-168, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| County Road - Avenue "G" | 1 |
| County Rt 11, Kings Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 66/14, Sixth St, Grant St | 1 |
| Ohio River Blvd - Ferndale Rd | 1 |
| Rt 002 - County Road - Avenue H | 1 |
| Rt 008 - Ohio River Blvd - 2Nd Amendment Drive | 1 |
| Rt 2 - 3400 Block - Main Street | 1 |
ZIP 26034 at a glance
| Population | 4,664 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,556 |
| Median home value | $149,132 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +200% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 1 | -71% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 1 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26034?
Hancock County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26034?
SR-168 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26034 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26034?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in February, with 26.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26034 compare with West Virginia?
Hancock County records 7.1 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 26034?
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.