ZIP 26710 (Burlington, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mineral 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with West Virginia
Mineral County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Mineral County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 26710 at a glance: US-220 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26710 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mineral County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26710 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26710 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 22.8% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 6 |
| SR-220 | 5 |
| Us Rt 50 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 93 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| Armstrong St, Limestone Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 11/00, Upper Patterson Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 16, Beaver Run Rd | 1 |
ZIP 26710 at a glance
| Population | 1,912 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,516 |
| Median home value | $209,723 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +633% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -43% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26710
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26710?
Mineral County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 26710?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26710 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26710?
Truck crashes in Mineral County peak in February, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26710?
Since 2015, Mineral County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26710 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mineral County has 19.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26710?
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.