ZIP 26847 (Petersburg, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with West Virginia
Grant County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Grant County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grant County at a glance: January worst month: 19.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 93 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant County. They injured 56 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26847 happened on SR-28 (2), SR-42 (1) and US-220 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26847 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 4 |
| Us Rt 048 | 3 |
| Us Rt 220 | 3 |
| Us Rt 48 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 042 | 3 |
| Rt 28 - North Fork Highway | 2 |
| Rt 42 - Lunice Creek Hwy - .1 Mi N Of Knobley Rd | 2 |
| Rt 48 - Wv Rt 93 | 2 |
ZIP 26847 at a glance
| Population | 5,305 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,139 |
| Median home value | $179,929 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +250% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -30% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26847
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26847?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 56 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26847?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 26847?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26847 compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 72.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26847?
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.