ZIP 26378 (Jane Lew, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26378: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
2 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with West Virginia
Lewis County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lewis County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 15.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 205 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% 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 26378 since 2015: I-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26378 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 22 |
| Us Rt 33 | 7 |
| Us Rt 033 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 87 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 84 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 91 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 96 | 4 |
ZIP 26378 at a glance
| Population | 4,778 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,546 |
| Median home value | $170,947 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +701% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26378
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26378?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (82 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26378?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26378?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26378 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 103.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26378?
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.