ZIP 26291 (Slatyfork, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26291: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pocahontas 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
0 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pocahontas County compares with West Virginia
Pocahontas County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pocahontas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pocahontas County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Pocahontas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pocahontas County at a glance: 20.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pocahontas County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 22.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26291 since 2015: US-219 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pocahontas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26291 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pocahontas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pocahontas County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 250 | 5 |
| SR-219 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 28 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 2 |
| Co. Rt 4 - Green Bank Road | 1 |
ZIP 26291 at a glance
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pocahontas 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26291
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26291?
35 truck crashes have been reported in Pocahontas County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26291?
May has the most truck crashes in Pocahontas County, 22.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26291?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pocahontas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26291 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pocahontas County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26291?
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.