ZIP 26802 (Brandywine, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pendleton 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 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pendleton County compares with West Virginia
Pendleton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pendleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pendleton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pendleton County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pendleton County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Pendleton County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26802 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-220 (2) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26802 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pendleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 27 |
| Us Rt 33 | 22 |
| Us Rt 033 | 10 |
| Us Rt 220 | 5 |
| County Rt 25 | 4 |
| SR-220 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Rt 25, Sugar Grove Rd, Sec 21 | 2 |
ZIP 26802 at a glance
| Population | 893 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pendleton 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +118% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 26802
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26802?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26802?
Truck crashes in Pendleton County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26802?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26802 compare with West Virginia?
Pendleton County records 149.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26802?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.