ZIP 26452 (Weston, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26452: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26452 happened on I-79 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26452 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewis County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 3 |
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 26452 at a glance
| Population | 9,220 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,695 |
| Median home value | $129,840 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26452
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26452?
Lewis County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26452?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26452?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lewis County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26452 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 103.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26452?
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.