ZIP 26416 (Philippi, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26416: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barbour 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barbour County compares with West Virginia
Barbour County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barbour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Barbour County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Barbour County: 16.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barbour County. They injured 27 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26416 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-92 (1), US-119 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26416 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Barbour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barbour County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 33 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Mp 23.50 | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Talbott Hill | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
ZIP 26416 at a glance
| Population | 7,693 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,741 |
| Median home value | $158,027 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barbour 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +272% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 26416
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26416?
Barbour County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26416?
July has the most truck crashes in Barbour County, 17.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26416?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26416 compare with West Virginia?
Barbour County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26416?
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.