ZIP 26415 (Pennsboro, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26415: 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 |
Ritchie County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Ritchie County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ritchie County. They injured 36 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26415 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (3) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26415 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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
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 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 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 26415 at a glance
| Population | 3,308 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,848 |
| Median home value | $117,665 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26415?
Ritchie County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26415?
US-50 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26415 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26415?
The worst month is April: 14.9% of truck crashes in Ritchie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26415?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ritchie County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26415 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Ritchie County has 109.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26415?
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.