ZIP 26590 (Wana, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26590: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monongalia 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
9 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monongalia County compares with West Virginia
Monongalia County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monongalia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Monongalia County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Monongalia County: 1 in 58 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 561 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monongalia County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26590 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26590 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monongalia County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 20 |
| I-68 | 18 |
| I-79 Mp 144 | 13 |
| I-68 Mp 13 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 146 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 143 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 150 | 7 |
| I-68 Mp 10 | 6 |
ZIP 26590 at a glance
| Population | 550 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,513 |
| Median home value | $347,496 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monongalia 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 | 14 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 41 | +199% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 49 | +20% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | -4% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26590
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26590?
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monongalia County (234 injured, 27 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26590?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Monongalia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26590?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Monongalia County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26590 compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monongalia County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26590?
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.