ZIP 26260 (Davis, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26260: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tucker 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 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tucker County compares with West Virginia
Tucker County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tucker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Tucker County has lower values than West Virginia for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tucker County: 16.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tucker County. They injured 27 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26260 since 2015: SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26260 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 16.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Tucker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tucker County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 14 |
| SR-219 | 12 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Rt 219 - Near Moore Station Road | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 32 | 2 |
| Art 219 - 2.1 Miles North Of Rt 72 Intersection | 1 |
ZIP 26260 at a glance
| Population | 1,194 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,690 |
| Median home value | $240,229 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tucker 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +152% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26260
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26260?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tucker County (27 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26260?
The worst month is August: 12.3% of truck crashes in Tucker County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26260?
Since 2015, Tucker County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26260 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tucker County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26260?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.