Pea Ridge, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pea Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pea Ridge 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cabell County at a glance: 1 in 47 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Cabell County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pea Ridge since 2015; patterns below come from Cabell County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pea Ridge is I-64, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-3/03 (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-152 (1).
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 Pea Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Pea Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25702) | $40,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25702) | $82,554 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pea Ridge
How many truck accidents are there in Pea Ridge?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Cabell County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 156 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pea Ridge?
I-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pea Ridge since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pea Ridge?
September has the most truck crashes in Cabell County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pea Ridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cabell County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pea Ridge compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cabell County has 41.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pea Ridge?
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.