Sutton, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sutton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sutton and Braxton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Braxton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Braxton County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Braxton County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Braxton County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Sutton since 2015, this page uses Braxton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sutton since 2015: I-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Braxton County.
Route planning tips for Sutton fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Braxton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
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 |
Sutton at a glance
| Population | 821 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,057 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26601) | $50,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26601) | $121,236 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sutton
How common are truck crashes in Sutton?
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 Sutton?
July has the most truck crashes in Braxton County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sutton?
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 Sutton compare with West Virginia?
Braxton County records 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sutton?
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.