ZIP 26271 (Hendricks, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26271: 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 runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tucker County at a glance: 16.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tucker County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26271 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1).
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 26271 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 26271 at a glance
| Population | 299 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,111 |
| Median home value | $188,464 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26271
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26271?
Tucker County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26271?
Truck crashes in Tucker County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26271?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tucker County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26271 compared with West Virginia?
Tucker County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26271?
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.