ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26505: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monongalia 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
9 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monongalia County compares with West Virginia
Monongalia County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monongalia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Monongalia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monongalia County: 1 in 58 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Monongalia County has recorded 561 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-68 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26505 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-79 (3), US-119 (3) and US-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26505 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.5% 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
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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 4 |
| I-79 | 3 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-857 Cheat Rd | 1 |
| CR-857 Hartman Run Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Listravia Ave | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monongalia County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 20 |
| I-68 | 18 |
| I-79 Mp 144 | 13 |
| I-68 Mp 13 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 146 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 143 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 150 | 7 |
| I-68 Mp 10 | 6 |
ZIP 26505 at a glance
| Population | 37,492 |
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,536 |
| Median home value | $281,215 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monongalia 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 | 14 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 41 | +199% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 49 | +20% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26505
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26505?
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monongalia County (234 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26505?
NHTSA data shows I-68 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26505 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26505?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Monongalia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26505?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Monongalia County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26505 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monongalia County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26505?
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.