ZIP 26050 (Newell, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26050: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 26050: SR-168 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 26050.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 13 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 26.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.5% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26050 is SR-168, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-68 (2), US-30 (2) and CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hancock County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26050 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-168, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| 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 26050 at a glance
| Population | 1,357 |
| Density | 220 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,139 |
| Median home value | $85,151 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26050
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26050?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (13 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26050?
Since 2015, SR-168 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26050: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26050?
February has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 26.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26050?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26050 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 7.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26050?
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.