ZIP 26818 (Fisher, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26818: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hardy County: 9.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardy County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-55 (2), SR-28 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 26818 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% 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 Hardy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-48 | 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 26818 at a glance
| Population | 1,616 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,173 |
| Median home value | $137,748 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 26818
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 26818?
Hardy County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26818?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26818 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26818?
Truck crashes in Hardy County peak in April, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26818?
Since 2015, Hardy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26818 compared with West Virginia?
Hardy County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26818?
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.