ZIP 26241 (Elkins, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26241: 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
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26241 is US-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-11 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26241 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
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 26241 at a glance
| Population | 14,102 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,538 |
| Median home value | $138,544 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26241
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26241?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26241?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26241: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26241?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26241?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26241 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26241?
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.