ZIP 26275 (Junior, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26275: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barbour 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barbour County compares with West Virginia
Barbour County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barbour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Barbour County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Barbour County: 16.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Barbour County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26275 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-11 (1), SR-92 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26275 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% 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
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 Barbour 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 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barbour County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 33 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Mp 23.50 | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Talbott Hill | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
ZIP 26275 at a glance
| Population | 520 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barbour 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +272% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26275
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26275?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26275?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26275 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26275?
The worst month is July: 17.7% of truck crashes in Barbour County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26275?
Since 2015, Barbour County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26275 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barbour County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26275?
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.