ZIP 26236 (Selbyville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26236: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
1 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Randolph County compares with West Virginia
Randolph County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Randolph County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Randolph County: 17.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 26236.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26236 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 17.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Randolph 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 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 10 |
| Us Rt 33 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 9 |
| SR-219 | 5 |
| Us Rt 250 | 5 |
| Us Rt 033 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| Rt 219 - Main Street | 2 |
ZIP 26236 at a glance
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +280% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 12. 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26236
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26236?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (67 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26236?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26236?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26236 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 44.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26236?
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.