ZIP 26817 (Bloomery, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26817: 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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Hampshire County at a glance: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across West Virginia.
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
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26817 is US-50, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-3 (1), SR-259 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampshire County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26817 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| CR-3 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
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 26817 at a glance
| Population | 425 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26817
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26817?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (28 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26817?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26817: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26817?
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 26817?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26817 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26817?
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.