ZIP 26354 (Grafton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26354: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with West Virginia
Taylor County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 7.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Taylor County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Taylor County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.6% 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 26354 since 2015: US-250 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Taylor County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26354 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 7 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| Rt 119, Webster Pike | 2 |
| Us Rt 050 | 2 |
| Us Rt 119 | 2 |
| Us Rt 250 | 2 |
| County Rt 36, Long Run Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 50 George Washington | 1 |
ZIP 26354 at a glance
| Population | 9,558 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,742 |
| Median home value | $126,958 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +600% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -58% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 26354
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26354?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (20 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26354?
January has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26354?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Taylor County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26354 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 22.7 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26354?
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.