ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
10 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with West Virginia
Wood County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wood County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 156 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-7 (4), I-77 (3) and SR-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26101 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 176 | 5 |
| I-77 - Mp 183 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 181.60 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 186 | 4 |
| I-77 Bridge To Marietta Ohio | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 158 | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 167 | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 179 | 3 |
ZIP 26101 at a glance
| Population | 28,005 |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,710 |
| Median home value | $117,439 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 9 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +219% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +10% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 26 | -20% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26101
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26101?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (156 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26101?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26101: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26101?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26101?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26101 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26101?
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.