ZIP 26321 (Alum Bridge, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26321: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
2 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lewis County compares with West Virginia
Lewis County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lewis County: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 26321.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26321 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 22 |
| Us Rt 33 | 7 |
| Us Rt 033 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 87 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 84 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 91 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 96 | 4 |
ZIP 26321 at a glance
| Population | 344 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,967 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +701% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 26321
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26321?
Lewis County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26321?
April has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26321?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26321 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 103.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26321?
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.