ZIP 26525 (Bruceton Mills, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Preston 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 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preston County compares with West Virginia
Preston County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preston County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Preston County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Preston County at a glance: 25.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Preston County has recorded 227 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
25.1% 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 26525 happened on I-68 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26525 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Preston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preston County) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 11 |
| I-68 Mp 19 | 7 |
| I-68 - Mp 19 | 6 |
| I-68 - Mp 23 | 6 |
| Us Rt 50 | 5 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 22 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 30 | 4 |
ZIP 26525 at a glance
| Population | 8,630 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,114 |
| Median home value | $218,545 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preston 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 | 20 | +744% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26525
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26525?
Preston County has had 227 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26525?
March has the most truck crashes in Preston County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26525?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Preston County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26525 compared with West Virginia?
Preston County records 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26525?
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.