Inwood, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Inwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Inwood and Berkeley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Berkeley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 925 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley County compares with West Virginia
Berkeley County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Berkeley County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Inwood: I-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Inwood since 2015.
Overview
Berkeley County has recorded 925 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 151 truck crashes reported in Inwood since 2015, this page uses Berkeley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-51 (3), CR-20 (1) and CR-24/1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Inwood fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 67 |
| I-81 Mp 12 | 29 |
| I-81 Mp 23 | 28 |
| I-81 Mp 8 | 25 |
| I-81 Mp 5 | 18 |
| I-81 Mp 13 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 20 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 2 | 13 |
Inwood at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25428) | $82,885 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25428) | $234,653 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley 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 | 11 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +494% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 58 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +63% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 94 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Inwood
How many truck accidents are there in Inwood?
Berkeley County has had 925 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 367 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Inwood?
I-81 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Inwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Inwood?
June has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Inwood?
Since 2015, Berkeley County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Inwood compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Berkeley County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Inwood?
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.