ZIP 26426 (Salem, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26426: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Doddridge County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Doddridge County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Doddridge County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
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 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26426 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
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 26426 at a glance
| Population | 7,575 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,163 |
| Median home value | $134,921 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26426
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26426?
Doddridge County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26426?
US-50 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26426 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26426?
July has the most truck crashes in Doddridge County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26426?
Since 2015, Doddridge County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26426 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Doddridge County has 191.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26426?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.