ZIP 26852 (Purgitsville, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26852: 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 |
Hampshire County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes.
Hampshire County at a glance: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Hampshire County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampshire County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26852 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
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 26852 at a glance
| Population | 1,029 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,221 |
| Median home value | $220,946 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 26852
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26852?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (28 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 26852?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26852 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26852?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26852?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 26852 compare with West Virginia?
Hampshire County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26852?
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.