Hooverson Heights, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hooverson Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hooverson Heights and Brooke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brooke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooke County compares with West Virginia
Brooke County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooke County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Brooke County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above West Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am).
Brooke County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Brooke County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hooverson Heights since 2015, this page uses Brooke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hooverson Heights since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Hooverson Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Brooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooke County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 22 | 10 |
| Us Rt 022 | 9 |
| SR-22 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 2 | 4 |
| Rt 67 - Bethany Pike | 3 |
| 10Th St, Commerce St | 2 |
| Rt 67, Bethany Pike, Bradys Ridge | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
Hooverson Heights at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26037) | $59,508 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26037) | $125,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooke 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +282% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hooverson Heights
How many truck crashes happen in Hooverson Heights?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brooke County (41 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hooverson Heights?
August has the most truck crashes in Brooke County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hooverson Heights?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Brooke County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hooverson Heights compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brooke County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hooverson Heights?
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.