ZIP 26287 (Parsons, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26287: 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.
Tucker County at a glance: 16.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26287 since 2015: CR-25 (1), US-219 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
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 26287 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 | 1 |
| US-219 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 26287 at a glance
| Population | 3,034 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,855 |
| Median home value | $141,085 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 26287
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26287?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Tucker County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26287?
Truck crashes in Tucker County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26287?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tucker County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26287 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tucker County has 94.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26287?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.