ZIP 26146 (Friendly, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26146: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyler 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
1 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with West Virginia
Tyler County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Tyler County sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tyler County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tyler County. They injured 52 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26146 is SR-18, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-16 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26146 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tyler County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 16 |
| Wv Rt 18 | 11 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 10 |
| Rt 18, Tyler Hwy | 6 |
| Wv Rt 018 | 5 |
| County Rt 7 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
ZIP 26146 at a glance
| Population | 1,215 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,147 |
| Median home value | $173,759 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 0 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +550% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +173% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26146
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26146?
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tyler County (52 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26146?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26146: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26146?
Truck crashes in Tyler County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26146?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tyler County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26146 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26146?
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.