Windsor Heights, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Windsor Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Windsor 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brooke County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brooke County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Windsor 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Windsor Heights with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-470 (2), US-40 (2) and CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Windsor Heights fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brooke County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 |
Windsor Heights at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,371 per sq mi |
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 Windsor Heights
How many truck crashes happen in Windsor Heights?
Brooke County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 0.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Windsor Heights?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Windsor Heights since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Windsor Heights?
August has the most truck crashes in Brooke County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Windsor Heights?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Brooke County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Windsor Heights compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Brooke County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Windsor Heights?
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.