ZIP 26560 (Baxter, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26560: 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 sits below West Virginia on 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
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 84 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-19 (2), CR-17 Baxter (1) and CR-58 (1).
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 26560 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 3 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-17 Baxter | 1 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 26560 at a glance
| Population | 153 |
| Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $6,875 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 26560
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26560?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (84 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26560?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26560: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26560?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26560?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Marion County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26560 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Marion County records 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26560?
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.