ZIP 26711 (Capon Bridge, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampshire 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampshire County compares with West Virginia
Hampshire County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampshire County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Hampshire County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Hampshire County: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampshire County. They injured 28 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26711 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-3 (1), SR-259 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hampshire County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| CR-3 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 050 | 6 |
| Us Rt 220 | 5 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| Us Rt 50 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 259 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 29 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 029 | 2 |
ZIP 26711 at a glance
| Population | 2,724 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,212 |
| Median home value | $248,069 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampshire 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +410% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +27% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26711
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26711?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 28 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26711?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26711 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26711?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26711?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26711 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Hampshire County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26711?
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.