Belington, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belington and Barbour County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barbour County numbers.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Barbour County is lower 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.
The headline for Barbour County: 16.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barbour County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Belington since 2015; patterns below come from Barbour County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Belington is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-11 (1), SR-92 (1) and US-250 (1).
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 Belington fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Barbour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 |
Belington at a glance
| Population | 1,795 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 871 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26250) | $47,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26250) | $113,185 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belington
How many truck crashes happen in Belington?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Belington?
US-33 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belington?
Truck crashes in Barbour County peak in July, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belington?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Belington compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Barbour County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belington?
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.