ZIP 26170 (Saint Marys, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26170: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pleasants 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
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pleasants County compares with West Virginia
Pleasants County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pleasants County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pleasants County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 9.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Pleasants County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 26170: SR-16 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 26170.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pleasants County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-7 (2) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pleasants County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26170 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pleasants County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pleasants County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 002 | 7 |
| Rt 7 - Arvilla Road | 2 |
| Wv Rt 016 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 16 | 2 |
| County Rt 5 | 1 |
| County Rt 7 | 1 |
| Rt 16 - .5 Miles South Of Lock Road | 1 |
| Rt 16 - Mp 1.45 - Pike Rd - Greens Run - Lock Rd | 1 |
ZIP 26170 at a glance
| Population | 5,701 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Median home value | $148,292 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pleasants 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +300% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +45% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26170
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26170?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pleasants County (12 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26170?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26170 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26170?
Truck crashes in Pleasants County peak in April, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26170?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pleasants County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26170 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 38.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pleasants County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26170?
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.