ZIP 26203 (Erbacon, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26203: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with West Virginia
Webster County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Webster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Webster County at a glance: March 19.2% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 26 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webster County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26203 happened on SR-20 (1) and US-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26203 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 3 |
| County Rt 20 Webster Rd | 1 |
| Grassy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Riverside Plaza Lot | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Diana Drive | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Elk River Road | 1 |
ZIP 26203 at a glance
| Population | 312 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,343 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +770% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -38% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26203
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26203?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (10 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26203?
March has the most truck crashes in Webster County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26203?
Since 2015, Webster County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26203 compare with West Virginia?
Webster County records 27.5 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 26203?
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.