ZIP 26269 (Hambleton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26269: 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 sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tucker County: 16.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Tucker County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26269 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-25 (1) and US-219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26269 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 16.2% 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 Tucker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 | 1 |
| US-219 | 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 26269 at a glance
| Population | 843 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,042 |
| Median home value | $152,147 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
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: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26269?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tucker County (27 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26269?
Truck crashes in Tucker County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26269?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tucker County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26269 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26269?
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.