ZIP 26601 (Sutton, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Braxton 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
0 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Braxton County compares with West Virginia
Braxton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Braxton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Braxton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Braxton County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Braxton County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Braxton County. They injured 52 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26601 happened on US-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Braxton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26601 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter 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 Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Braxton County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 11 |
| I-79 Mp 68 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 81 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 67 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 80 | 3 |
| I-79 - Mp 57 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 71 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 81 | 2 |
ZIP 26601 at a glance
| Population | 4,121 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,469 |
| Median home value | $121,236 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Braxton 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +165% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -48% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26601?
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Braxton County (52 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26601?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Braxton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Braxton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26601 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Braxton County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26601?
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.