ZIP 26058 (Short Creek, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26058: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brooke 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
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooke County compares with West Virginia
Brooke County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooke County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Brooke County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brooke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brooke County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 33.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-470 (3), US-40 (2) and CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26058 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooke County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 22 | 10 |
| Us Rt 022 | 9 |
| SR-22 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 2 | 4 |
| Rt 67 - Bethany Pike | 3 |
| 10Th St, Commerce St | 2 |
| Rt 67, Bethany Pike, Bradys Ridge | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
ZIP 26058 at a glance
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooke 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +282% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26058
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26058?
Brooke County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26058?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26058: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26058?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Brooke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26058?
Since 2015, Brooke County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26058 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brooke County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26058?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.