ZIP 26285 (Norton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26285: 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 runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Randolph County: 17.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 67 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for 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 26285 is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-11 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26285 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 26285 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26285
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26285?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26285?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26285 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26285?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26285?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26285 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26285?
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.