Falls View, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falls View: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falls View 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 182 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Falls View since 2015, this page uses Fayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of Falls View with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-77 (2), CR-61-24 (1) and CR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Falls View 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.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
Falls View at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falls View
How many truck accidents are there in Falls View?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Falls View?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Falls View: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Falls View?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falls View?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Falls View 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 Falls View?
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.