ZIP 26330 (Bridgeport, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26330: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
7 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with West Virginia
Harrison County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Harrison County has lower values than West Virginia for after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26330 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-58 (1), SR-20 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26330 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 9.6% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 29 |
| SR-50 | 13 |
| I-79 Mp 109 | 12 |
| I-79 Mp 108 | 8 |
| I-79 - Mp 109 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 118 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 107 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 124 | 5 |
ZIP 26330 at a glance
| Population | 15,600 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,962 |
| Median home value | $270,748 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +398% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | -18% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26330
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26330?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (249 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26330?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26330 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26330?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26330?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26330 compare with West Virginia?
Harrison County records 58.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26330?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.