Salt Rock, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salt Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salt Rock 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Cabell County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cabell County. They injured 156 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Salt Rock since 2015, this page uses Cabell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across 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
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Salt Rock with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-60 (2), CR-3/03 (1) and CR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Salt Rock 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
Salt Rock at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25559) | $34,727 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25559) | $137,559 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salt Rock
How many truck crashes happen in Salt Rock?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cabell County (156 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salt Rock?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Rock since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Salt Rock?
September has the most truck crashes in Cabell County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salt Rock?
Since 2015, Cabell County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Salt Rock compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cabell County has 41.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salt Rock?
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.