ZIP 26150 (Mineral Wells, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26150: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wood County: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 156 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26150 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-14 (2), I-77 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26150 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| I-77 | 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 26150 at a glance
| Population | 5,869 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,786 |
| Median home value | $180,389 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. 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 26150
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26150?
Wood County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26150?
US-50 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26150 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26150?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26150?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26150 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26150?
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.