ZIP 26335 (Burnsville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26335: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Braxton 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 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Braxton County compares with West Virginia
Braxton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Braxton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Braxton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Braxton County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Braxton County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 102 crashes involving commercial trucks in Braxton County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 14.4% 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 26335 since 2015: I-79 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Braxton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26335 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 14.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Braxton County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 11 |
| I-79 Mp 68 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 81 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 67 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 80 | 3 |
| I-79 - Mp 57 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 71 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 81 | 2 |
ZIP 26335 at a glance
| Population | 1,149 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,513 |
| Median home value | $124,173 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Braxton 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +165% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -48% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26335
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26335?
Braxton County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26335?
July has the most truck crashes in Braxton County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26335?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Braxton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26335 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Braxton County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26335?
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.