ZIP 26039 (Glen Easton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26039: 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 Marshall County: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26039 since 2015: CR-21 (2), US-250 (2), 9th St (1), CR-1/7 Coffield Rd (1) and CR-2/18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26039 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-21 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-1/7 Coffield Rd | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 26039 at a glance
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,800 |
| Median home value | $192,496 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 26039
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26039?
Since 2015, 216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (108 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26039?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in October, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26039?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26039 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26039?
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.