Beards Fork, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beards Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beards Fork and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with West Virginia
Fayette County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beards Fork since 2015, this page uses Fayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-77 (2), SR-61 (2) and CR-61-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Beards Fork fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to US-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 62 | 15 |
| SR-19 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 60 | 13 |
| SR-60 | 12 |
| Us Rt 019 | 12 |
| I-77 Mp 64 | 11 |
| I-77 Mp 63 | 10 |
| Us Rt 19 | 10 |
Beards Fork at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 9 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +191% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beards Fork
How many truck crashes happen in Beards Fork?
Fayette County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Beards Fork?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beards Fork since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beards Fork?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beards Fork?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Fayette County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Beards Fork compare with West Virginia?
Fayette County records 79.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beards Fork?
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.