ZIP 26720 (Gormania, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26720: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with West Virginia
Grant County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Grant County has lower values than West Virginia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Grant County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 19.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26720 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-48 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26720 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 35.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-48 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 4 |
| Us Rt 048 | 3 |
| Us Rt 220 | 3 |
| Us Rt 48 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 042 | 3 |
| Rt 28 - North Fork Highway | 2 |
| Rt 42 - Lunice Creek Hwy - .1 Mi N Of Knobley Rd | 2 |
| Rt 48 - Wv Rt 93 | 2 |
ZIP 26720 at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,771 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +250% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -30% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26720
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26720?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 56 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26720?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in January, with 19.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26720?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26720 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 72.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26720?
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.