Braxton County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Braxton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Braxton County compares with West Virginia
Braxton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Braxton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Braxton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Braxton County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Braxton County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Braxton County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Braxton County happened on I-79 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Braxton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Braxton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% 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
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 Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Braxton County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Braxton County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 11 |
| I-79 Mp 68 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 81 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 67 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 80 | 3 |
| I-79 - Mp 57 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 71 | 2 |
| I-79 - Mp 81 | 2 |
Braxton County at a glance
| Population | 12,051 |
| Land area | 510.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,332 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Braxton 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +165% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -48% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Braxton County
ZIP codes in Braxton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Braxton County
How many truck crashes happen in Braxton County?
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Braxton County (52 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Braxton County?
Truck crashes in Braxton County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Braxton County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Braxton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Braxton County compare with West Virginia?
Braxton County records 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Braxton County?
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.