Lesage, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lesage: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lesage and Cabell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cabell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cabell County compares with West Virginia
Cabell County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cabell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cabell County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cabell County: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cabell County since 2015: 156 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Lesage had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cabell County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lesage since 2015: I-64 (3), SR-2 (3), CR-3/03 (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Lesage fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cabell County.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cabell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cabell County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 Mp 18 | 18 |
| I-64 Mp 15 | 13 |
| I-64 Mp 20 | 11 |
| I-64 | 9 |
| I-64 Mp 16 | 8 |
| I-64 Mp 6 | 8 |
| Us Rt 60 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 23 | 5 |
Lesage at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25537) | $68,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25537) | $201,718 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cabell 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +282% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 38 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 41 | +8% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lesage
How many truck accidents are there in Lesage?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Cabell County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 156 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lesage?
September has the most truck crashes in Cabell County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lesage?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cabell County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Lesage compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Cabell County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lesage?
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.