ZIP 26180 (Walker, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26180: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Wood County is lower 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.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 156 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
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.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26180 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-77 (2), US-50 (2), SR-14 (1), SR-2 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26180 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 26180 at a glance
| Population | 2,106 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,625 |
| Median home value | $118,031 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26180
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26180?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (156 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26180?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26180?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26180 compared 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26180?
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.