ZIP 26576 (Idamay, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26576: 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
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
I-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26576 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 26576 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 |
| 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 26576 at a glance
| Population | 634 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,953 |
| 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 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26576
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26576?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (84 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26576?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26576: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26576?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26576?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Marion County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26576 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 26576?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.