ZIP 26823 (Capon Springs, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26823: 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Hampshire County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Hampshire County: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampshire County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26823 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-259 (2) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hampshire County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26823 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-259 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 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 26823 at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26823
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26823?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (28 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26823?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26823?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 26823 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26823?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.