ZIP 26062 (Weirton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26062: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Hancock County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Hancock County at a glance: February 26.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 26.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26062 happened on SR-152 (1), SR-168 (1) and SR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hancock County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26062 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 26062 at a glance
| Population | 20,578 |
| Density | 287 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,702 |
| Median home value | $132,914 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26062
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26062?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (13 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26062?
February has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 26.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26062?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26062 compared with West Virginia?
Hancock County records 7.1 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 26062?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.