ZIP 26210 (Adrian, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upshur 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upshur County compares with West Virginia
Upshur County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upshur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upshur County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Upshur County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Upshur County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upshur County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26210 happened on US-33 (3) and SR-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Upshur County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26210 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Upshur County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 10 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rt 33 | 4 |
| County Rt 20 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Before Wolfe Ridge | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Corridor H - Brushy Fork Road | 2 |
| Rt 33 - East Of Morton Avenue Exit | 2 |
| Us Rt 033 | 2 |
ZIP 26210 at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upshur 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +266% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26210?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Upshur County (38 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26210?
The worst month is January: 15.1% of truck crashes in Upshur County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26210?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Upshur County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26210 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Upshur County records 31.9 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 26210?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.