ZIP 26884 (Seneca Rocks, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26884: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pendleton 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 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pendleton County compares with West Virginia
Pendleton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pendleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pendleton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pendleton County sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pendleton County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pendleton County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 26884 since 2015: SR-28 (1) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pendleton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26884 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pendleton County.
- 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pendleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 27 |
| Us Rt 33 | 22 |
| Us Rt 033 | 10 |
| Us Rt 220 | 5 |
| County Rt 25 | 4 |
| SR-220 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Rt 25, Sugar Grove Rd, Sec 21 | 2 |
ZIP 26884 at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,615 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pendleton 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +118% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -4% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26884
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26884?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pendleton County (57 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 26884?
Truck crashes in Pendleton County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26884?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 26884 compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pendleton County has 149.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 26884?
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.