ZIP 26534 (Granville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26534: 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 |
Monongalia County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monongalia County: 1 in 58 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Monongalia County has recorded 561 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26534 is I-79, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-68 (4), US-119 (3) and US-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26534 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 5 |
| I-68 | 4 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| CR-857 Cheat Rd | 1 |
| CR-857 Hartman Run Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 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 26534 at a glance
| Population | 792 |
| Density | 240 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,413 |
| Median home value | $147,384 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26534
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26534?
Monongalia County has had 561 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26534?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26534 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26534?
January has the most truck crashes in Monongalia County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26534?
Since 2015, Monongalia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26534 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monongalia County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26534?
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.