ZIP 26040 (Mcmechen, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26040: 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 runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26040 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-470 (3), I-70 (3), US-250 (3), CR-21 (2) and SR-7 (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 26040 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-250 | 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 26040 at a glance
| Population | 1,899 |
| Density | 975 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,444 |
| Median home value | $92,940 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26040?
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 26040?
October has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26040?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26040 compare 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 26040?
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.