ZIP 26554 (Fairmont, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26554: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with West Virginia
Marion County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 1 in 233 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26554 happened on I-79 (2), US-250 (2), CR-17 Baxter (1), CR-58 (1) and CR-73 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26554 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-17 Baxter | 1 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 Mp 139 | 12 |
| I-79 | 10 |
| I-79 Mp 132 | 10 |
| I-79 - Mp 139 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 133 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 135 | 6 |
| I-79 - Mp 133 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 130 | 4 |
ZIP 26554 at a glance
| Population | 42,118 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,712 |
| Median home value | $183,277 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +371% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | -9% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26554
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26554?
246 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 84 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26554?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26554?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26554 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26554?
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.