ZIP 26038 (Glen Dale, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26038: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 26038: US-250 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 26038.
Overview
Police reported 216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-250 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26038 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-470 (3), I-70 (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 26038 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-250 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-70 | 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 26038 at a glance
| Population | 2,752 |
| Density | 174 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,875 |
| Median home value | $206,681 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 26038
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26038?
Marshall County has had 216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26038?
US-250 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26038 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26038?
October has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26038?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26038 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26038?
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.