ZIP 26448 (Wallace, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26448: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 416 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd (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 26448 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd | 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 26448 at a glance
| Population | 1,005 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,955 |
| Median home value | $77,866 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26448
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26448?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (249 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26448?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26448 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26448?
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 26448?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26448 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26448?
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.