ZIP 26412 (Orlando, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26412: 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 sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lewis County: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26412 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-79 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26412 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
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 26412 at a glance
| Population | 767 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 26412
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26412?
205 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26412?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26412?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26412 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 26412?
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.