ZIP 26812 (Mathias, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26812: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardy 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardy County compares with West Virginia
Hardy County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardy County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hardy County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hardy County: 9.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Hardy County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26812 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-259 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26812 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hardy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-259 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardy County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 220 | 8 |
| Us Rt 048 | 5 |
| Us Rt 48 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 259 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 55 | 4 |
| SR-259 | 3 |
| Rt 48 East - North River Road | 2 |
| Rt 55 - Us 48 E Exit Ramp | 2 |
ZIP 26812 at a glance
| Population | 1,525 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Median home value | $148,682 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardy 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +643% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 26812
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26812?
Hardy County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26812?
April has the most truck crashes in Hardy County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26812?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardy County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26812 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardy County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26812?
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.