ZIP 26571 (Farmington, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26571: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Marion County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 1 in 233 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 84 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26571 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-17 Baxter (1), CR-58 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26571 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| CR-17 Baxter | 1 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 26571 at a glance
| Population | 1,788 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,167 |
| Median home value | $134,932 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 26571
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26571?
Marion County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26571?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26571: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26571?
August has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26571?
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 26571 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26571?
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.