ZIP 26411 (New Milton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26411: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Doddridge 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 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doddridge County compares with West Virginia
Doddridge County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doddridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doddridge County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Doddridge County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Doddridge County at a glance: 9.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Doddridge County. They injured 76 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26411 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doddridge County) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 18 |
| SR-18 | 12 |
| Us Rt 50 | 11 |
| Us Rt 050 | 6 |
| Us Rt 50, Wv Rt 18 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 18 | 4 |
| County Rt 18 | 3 |
| Rt 5 - Rock Run Road | 3 |
ZIP 26411 at a glance
| Population | 554 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,000 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Doddridge 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +294% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +250% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -32% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26411
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26411?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Doddridge County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 76 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26411?
US-50 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26411 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26411?
July has the most truck crashes in Doddridge County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26411?
Since 2015, Doddridge County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26411 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 191.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Doddridge County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26411?
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.