ZIP 26750 (Piedmont, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26750: 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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 26750: US-220 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26750: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Mineral County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-135 (1), SR-46 (1) and SR-935 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26750 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 22.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-935 | 1 |
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 26750 at a glance
| Population | 759 |
| Density | 697 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,500 |
| Median home value | $46,459 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 26750
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26750?
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 26750?
US-220 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26750 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26750?
Truck crashes in Mineral County peak in February, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26750?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mineral County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26750 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mineral County has 19.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26750?
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.