ZIP 26164 (Ravenswood, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with West Virginia
Jackson County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jackson County has lower values than West Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-2 (1), SR-248 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26164 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 140 | 7 |
| I-77 Mp 146 | 5 |
| I-77 - Mp 132 | 4 |
| I-77 - Mp 139 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 128 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 136 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 138 | 4 |
ZIP 26164 at a glance
| Population | 7,435 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,104 |
| Median home value | $137,073 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +287% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +48% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26164
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26164?
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (92 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26164?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26164: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26164?
February has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26164?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26164 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26164?
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.