ZIP 26621 (Flatwoods, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26621: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Braxton County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 102 crashes involving commercial trucks in Braxton County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 26621 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Braxton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26621 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 14.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 26621 at a glance
| Population | 744 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,092 |
| Median home value | $148,876 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26621
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26621?
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 26621?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Braxton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Braxton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26621 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Braxton County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26621?
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.