ZIP 26636 (Rosedale, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26636: 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 runs above West Virginia on 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
Police reported 102 crashes involving commercial trucks in Braxton County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26636 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-79 (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Braxton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26636 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Braxton County.
- With 14.4% 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 Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 26636 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,938 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26636
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26636?
102 truck crashes have been reported in Braxton County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 52 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26636?
Truck crashes in Braxton County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26636?
Since 2015, Braxton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26636 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Braxton County has 73.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26636?
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.