ZIP 26257 (Coalton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26257: 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 |
Randolph County has lower values than West Virginia for 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across 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
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26257 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-11 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26257 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.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| 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 26257 at a glance
| Population | 820 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26257
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26257?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 67 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26257?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26257 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26257?
January has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26257?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Randolph County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26257 compared with West Virginia?
Randolph County records 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26257?
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.