ZIP 26289 (Red Creek, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26289: 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.
The headline for Tucker County: 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
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26289 happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 26289 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 26289 at a glance
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26289
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26289?
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 26289?
The worst month is August: 12.3% of truck crashes in Tucker County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26289?
Since 2015, Tucker County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26289 compared with West Virginia?
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 26289?
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.