ZIP 26055 (Proctor, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26055: 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 |
Marshall County sits below West Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marshall County at a glance: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 216 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26055 since 2015: CR-21 (2), SR-2 (2), SR-7 (2) and CR-1/7 Coffield Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 26055 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-21 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-1/7 Coffield Rd | 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 26055 at a glance
| Population | 1,139 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,821 |
| Median home value | $112,468 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 26055
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26055?
216 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 108 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26055?
The worst month is October: 11.6% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26055?
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 26055 compared with West Virginia?
Marshall County records 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26055?
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.