ZIP 26037 (Follansbee, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26037: 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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Brooke County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brooke County. They injured 41 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26037 happened on CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26037 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Brooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 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 26037 at a glance
| Population | 5,714 |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,508 |
| Median home value | $125,093 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 26037
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26037?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Brooke County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26037?
Truck crashes in Brooke County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26037?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brooke County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26037 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brooke County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26037?
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.