ZIP 26237 (Tallmansville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26237: 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 |
Upshur County has lower values than West Virginia for 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).
The headline for Upshur County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Upshur County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
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 26237 happened on SR-20 (1) and US-33 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upshur County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26237 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 26237 at a glance
| Population | 579 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,313 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26237
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26237?
Upshur County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26237?
January has the most truck crashes in Upshur County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26237?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upshur County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26237 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 26237?
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.