Philippi, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Philippi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Philippi 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Barbour County: 16.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barbour County. They injured 27 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Philippi since 2015, this page uses Barbour County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.6%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Philippi since 2015: SR-92 (1), US-119 (1) and US-250 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Philippi fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barbour County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-119 | 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 |
Philippi at a glance
| Population | 2,845 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,007 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26416) | $54,741 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26416) | $158,027 |
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 Philippi
How many truck crashes happen in Philippi?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Barbour County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Philippi?
The worst month is July: 17.7% of truck crashes in Barbour County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Philippi?
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 Philippi compared 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 Philippi?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.