Racine, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Racine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Racine and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with West Virginia
Boone County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Boone County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Boone County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 66 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Racine had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Boone County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-77 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Racine fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 4 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 119 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 003 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 085 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 85 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 3 |
Racine at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25165) | $48,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25165) | $130,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 2 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +773% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | -38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Racine
How common are truck crashes in Racine?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (66 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Racine?
SR-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Racine since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Racine?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Racine compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 47.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Racine?
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.