ZIP 26851 (Wardensville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26851: 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 sits below West Virginia on 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
Hardy County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 7 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26851 since 2015: CR-29 (1), SR-259 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
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 26851 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hardy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 26851 at a glance
| Population | 1,870 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,776 |
| Median home value | $212,531 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 26851
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26851?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Hardy County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 26851?
The worst month is April: 14.5% of truck crashes in Hardy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26851?
Since 2015, Hardy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26851 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardy County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 26851?
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.