West Union, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Union: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Union and Doddridge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Doddridge County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Doddridge County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Doddridge County. They injured 76 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 44 truck crashes were reported in West Union since 2015; patterns below come from Doddridge County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% 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 West Union is US-50, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-18 (1) and SR-23 (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 West Union fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doddridge County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Doddridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 |
West Union at a glance
| Population | 643 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,786 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26456) | $58,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26456) | $136,159 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Union
How many truck accidents are there in West Union?
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 West Union?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Union?
Truck crashes in Doddridge County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Union?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Doddridge County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in West Union compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 191.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Doddridge County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Union?
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.