ZIP 26259 (Dailey, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26259: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 67 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26259 is US-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (1) and US-250 (1).
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 26259 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 26259 at a glance
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,658 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 26259
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26259?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (67 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26259?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26259: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26259?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26259?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26259 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26259?
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.