ZIP 26376 (Ireland, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26376: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Braxton County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Braxton County. They injured 52 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 26376.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Braxton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26376 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 26376 at a glance
| Population | 487 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,811 |
| Median home value | $239,144 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26376
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26376?
Braxton County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26376?
July has the most truck crashes in Braxton County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26376?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Braxton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26376 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Braxton County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26376?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.