ZIP 26181 (Washington, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26181: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 156 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26181 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-77 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26181 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 26181 at a glance
| Population | 6,167 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,977 |
| Median home value | $199,642 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 26181
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26181?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 156 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26181?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26181 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26181?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26181?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26181 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
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 26181?
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.