ZIP 26202 (Fenwick, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nicholas 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
2 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicholas County compares with West Virginia
Nicholas County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicholas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicholas County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Nicholas County sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Nicholas County at a glance: 1 in 185 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nicholas County. They injured 97 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26202 happened on SR-20 (1), SR-38 (1) and SR-39 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26202 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nicholas County.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Nicholas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicholas County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 019 | 19 |
| SR-19 | 16 |
| Us Rt 19 | 16 |
| SR-39 | 9 |
| Wv Rt 039 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 4 |
| County Rt 20 | 3 |
ZIP 26202 at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,801 |
| Median home value | $140,303 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicholas 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 | 4 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +364% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26202
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26202?
Nicholas County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26202?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Nicholas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26202?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nicholas County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26202 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Nicholas County records 69.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26202?
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.