ZIP 26133 (Belleville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26133: 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 sits below West Virginia on 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.
The headline for Wood County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Wood County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% 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 26133 since 2015: SR-248 (1), SR-68 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26133 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 26133 at a glance
| Population | 1,210 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,917 |
| Median home value | $210,181 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26133
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26133?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 156 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26133?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26133?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26133 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 26133?
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.