ZIP 26362 (Harrisville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26362: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ritchie 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ritchie County compares with West Virginia
Ritchie County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ritchie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ritchie County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with West Virginia, Ritchie County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Ritchie County at a glance: April 14.9% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ritchie County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26362 since 2015: US-50 (2) and SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26362 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ritchie County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ritchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ritchie County) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 11 |
| Us Rt 50 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| SR-74 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 074 | 3 |
| County Rt 9 | 2 |
| Rt 34 - Approx. 1 Mile From Us Rt 50 | 2 |
| Rt 50 - Bonds Creek Bridge | 2 |
ZIP 26362 at a glance
| Population | 3,270 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Median home value | $122,454 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ritchie 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +230% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +107% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -38% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 26362
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26362?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Ritchie County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26362?
Truck crashes in Ritchie County peak in April, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26362?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ritchie County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26362 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 109.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ritchie County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26362?
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.