ZIP 26456 (West Union, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26456: 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 |
Doddridge County sits below West Virginia 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.
What stands out in Doddridge County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Doddridge County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26456 is US-50, with 6 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 26456 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doddridge County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| 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 26456 at a glance
| Population | 2,998 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,000 |
| Median home value | $136,159 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26456
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26456?
Doddridge County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26456?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26456: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26456?
July has the most truck crashes in Doddridge County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26456?
Since 2015, Doddridge County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26456 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Doddridge County records 191.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26456?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.