Century, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Century: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Century 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 |
Barbour County has lower values than West Virginia for 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
Barbour County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Century since 2015, this page uses Barbour County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.6%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in 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
Within this area, US-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-20 (2), CR-20 (1) and US-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Century fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Barbour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| US-119 | 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 |
Century at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26238) | $47,951 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26238) | $161,575 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Century
How many truck accidents are there in Century?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Century?
US-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Century since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Century?
The worst month is July: 17.7% of truck crashes in Barbour County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Century?
Since 2015, Barbour County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Century compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barbour County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Century?
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.