Doddridge County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Doddridge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doddridge County compares with West Virginia
Doddridge County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doddridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doddridge County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Doddridge County sits below West Virginia on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Doddridge County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Doddridge County. They injured 76 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Doddridge County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doddridge County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Doddridge County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doddridge County) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 18 |
| SR-18 | 12 |
| Us Rt 50 | 11 |
| Us Rt 050 | 6 |
| Us Rt 50, Wv Rt 18 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 18 | 4 |
| County Rt 18 | 3 |
| Rt 5 - Rock Run Road | 3 |
Doddridge County at a glance
| Population | 7,615 |
| Land area | 319.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,820 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Doddridge 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +294% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +250% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -32% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Doddridge County
ZIP codes in Doddridge County
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Questions fleets ask about Doddridge County
How common are truck crashes in Doddridge County?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Doddridge County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Doddridge County?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Doddridge County: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Doddridge County?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Doddridge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Doddridge County?
Since 2015, Doddridge County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Doddridge County compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 191.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Doddridge County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Doddridge County?
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.