ZIP 26836 (Moorefield, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26836: 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).
Hardy County at a glance: 9.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardy County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 26836 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-28 (1), SR-42 (1) and US-220 (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 26836 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 26836 at a glance
| Population | 5,625 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,770 |
| Median home value | $149,537 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26836
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26836?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Hardy County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26836?
SR-55 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26836 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26836?
The worst month is April: 14.5% of truck crashes in Hardy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26836?
Since 2015, Hardy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26836 compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardy County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26836?
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.