ZIP 26581 (Littleton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26581: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wetzel 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
5 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wetzel County compares with West Virginia
Wetzel County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wetzel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wetzel County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Wetzel County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wetzel County at a glance: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Wetzel County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26581 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1/7 Coffield Rd (1), CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd (1), SR-69 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26581 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wetzel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1/7 Coffield Rd | 1 |
| CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wetzel County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 007 | 20 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 13 |
| SR-20 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 8 |
| SR-7 | 7 |
| SR-89 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 020 | 4 |
| 15 - 5.8 Miles Out Cr 15 From Wv Rt 20 | 3 |
ZIP 26581 at a glance
| Population | 870 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $70,908 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wetzel 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +227% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +129% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +46% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26581
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26581?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Wetzel County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26581?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wetzel County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26581?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wetzel County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26581 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wetzel County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26581?
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.