ZIP 26690 (Swiss, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26690: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
1 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with West Virginia
Fayette County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Fayette County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
9.1% 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 26690 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19 (3) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26690 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- With 9.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 62 | 15 |
| SR-19 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 60 | 13 |
| SR-60 | 12 |
| Us Rt 019 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 64 | 11 |
| I-77 Mp 63 | 10 |
| Us Rt 19 | 10 |
ZIP 26690 at a glance
| Population | 824 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $52,133 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 9 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +191% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26690
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26690?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26690?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26690?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26690 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 79.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26690?
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.