ZIP 26349 (Galloway, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26349: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barbour 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barbour County compares with West Virginia
Barbour County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barbour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Barbour County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Barbour County at a glance: 16.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barbour County. They injured 27 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26349 is I-79, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (1), US-119 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26349 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 16.4% 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
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 Barbour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barbour County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 33 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Mp 23.50 | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Talbott Hill | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
ZIP 26349 at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,942 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barbour 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +272% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26349
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26349?
Barbour County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26349?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26349 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26349?
The worst month is July: 17.7% of truck crashes in Barbour County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26349?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26349 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barbour County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26349?
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.