ZIP 26222 (Hacker Valley, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26222: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Webster County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Webster County: March worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 10 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 26222.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Webster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26222 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 26222 at a glance
| Population | 309 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,438 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26222
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26222?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 10 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26222?
March has the most truck crashes in Webster County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26222?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Webster County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26222 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 27.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26222?
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.