ZIP 26572 (Four States, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26572: 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
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%).
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%).
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 26572 happened on CR-58 (1), I-79 (1) and US-250 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26572 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-58 | 1 |
| I-79 | 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 26572 at a glance
| Population | 114 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,136 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26572
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26572?
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 26572?
August has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26572?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26572 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26572?
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.