ZIP 26544 (Pentress, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26544: 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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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.
Monongalia County at a glance: 1 in 58 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 561 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monongalia County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-7 (2), CR-7 (1) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26544 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monongalia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 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
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-79 | 6 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 26544 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. 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 26544
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26544?
561 truck crashes have been reported in Monongalia County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 234 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26544?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26544 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26544?
January has the most truck crashes in Monongalia County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26544?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monongalia County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26544 compare with West Virginia?
Monongalia County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26544?
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.