ZIP 26060 (Valley Grove, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ohio 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
7 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with West Virginia
Ohio County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ohio County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Ohio County at a glance: +99% yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 in the 2000s to 55 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 700 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ohio County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26060 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-470 (2), US-40 (2) and CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26060 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 33 |
| I-70 Mp 5 | 22 |
| I-470 | 16 |
| I-70 Mp 7 | 15 |
| I-470 Mp 1 | 13 |
| I-70 Mp 7.50 | 12 |
| I-70 Mp 11 | 11 |
| SR-470 | 11 |
ZIP 26060 at a glance
| Population | 1,655 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,716 |
| Median home value | $153,959 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +336% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 55 | +99% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26060?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 316 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26060?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26060: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26060?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Ohio County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26060?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Ohio County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26060 compared with West Virginia?
Ohio County records 146.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26060?
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.