Barbour County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barbour County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barbour County compares with West Virginia
Barbour County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barbour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Barbour County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Barbour County at a glance: 16.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barbour County. They injured 27 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Barbour County since 2015: SR-92 (1), US-119 (1), US-250 (1) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Barbour County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 16.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Barbour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Barbour County) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barbour County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 33 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 092 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Mp 23.50 | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Talbott Hill | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
Barbour County at a glance
| Population | 15,369 |
| Land area | 341.1 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,492 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barbour 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +272% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Barbour County
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Questions fleets ask about Barbour County
How common are truck crashes in Barbour County?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barbour County (27 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barbour County?
Truck crashes in Barbour County peak in July, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barbour County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Barbour County compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Barbour County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Barbour County?
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.