ZIP 26761 (Shanks, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26761: 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.
Hampshire County at a glance: 12.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Hampshire County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 7.3% 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 26761 since 2015: US-50 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hampshire County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26761 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
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 26761 at a glance
| Population | 425 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,139 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 26761
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26761?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 28 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26761?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26761?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26761 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26761?
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.