ZIP 26679 (Mount Nebo, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26679: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nicholas 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
2 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicholas County compares with West Virginia
Nicholas County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicholas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicholas County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with West Virginia, Nicholas County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Nicholas County: 1 in 185 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Nicholas County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.9% 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 26679 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-20 (1), SR-38 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26679 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nicholas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicholas County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 019 | 19 |
| SR-19 | 16 |
| Us Rt 19 | 16 |
| SR-39 | 9 |
| Wv Rt 039 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 4 |
| County Rt 20 | 3 |
ZIP 26679 at a glance
| Population | 1,628 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,459 |
| Median home value | $160,517 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicholas 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 | 4 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +364% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26679
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26679?
Nicholas County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26679?
Truck crashes in Nicholas County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26679?
Since 2015, Nicholas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26679 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 69.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nicholas County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26679?
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.