ZIP 26431 (Shinnston, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
7 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with West Virginia
Harrison County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Harrison County is lower on after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
9.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-250 (2), CR-58 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26431 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 3 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 29 |
| SR-50 | 13 |
| I-79 Mp 109 | 12 |
| I-79 Mp 108 | 8 |
| I-79 - Mp 109 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 118 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 107 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 124 | 5 |
ZIP 26431 at a glance
| Population | 6,271 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,023 |
| Median home value | $138,361 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +398% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | -18% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26431
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26431?
416 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 249 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26431?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26431: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26431?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26431?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26431 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26431?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.