ZIP 26436 (Smithburg, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26436: 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.
Doddridge County at a glance: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Doddridge County. They injured 76 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
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.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26436 is US-50, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26436 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doddridge County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
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 26436 at a glance
| Population | 310 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26436?
Doddridge County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26436?
US-50 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26436 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26436?
Truck crashes in Doddridge County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26436?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doddridge County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26436 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Doddridge County has 191.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26436?
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.