ZIP 26739 (Mount Storm, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26739: 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 sits below West Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 19.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 93 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 19.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26739 since 2015: US-48 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26739 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-48 | 3 |
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 26739 at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,000 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26739
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26739?
Since 2015, 93 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (56 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26739?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26739?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26739 compared with West Virginia?
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 26739?
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.