ZIP 26447 (Walkersville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26447: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
2 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with West Virginia
Lewis County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lewis County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lewis County: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26447 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26447 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 22 |
| Us Rt 33 | 7 |
| Us Rt 033 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 87 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 84 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 91 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 96 | 4 |
ZIP 26447 at a glance
| Population | 1,174 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,688 |
| Median home value | $207,941 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +701% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26447
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26447?
Lewis County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26447?
I-79 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26447 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26447?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26447?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26447 compared with West Virginia?
Lewis County records 103.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26447?
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.