Kimberly, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kimberly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kimberly 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.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in 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 1 truck crash reported in Kimberly 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
I-77 leads within 10 miles of Kimberly with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-61-24 (1), CR-83 (1) and SR-39 (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 Kimberly fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 5 |
| 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 |
Kimberly at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25031) | $40,048 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kimberly
How common are truck crashes in Kimberly?
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (182 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kimberly?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kimberly: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kimberly?
December has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kimberly?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Fayette County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kimberly compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 79.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kimberly?
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.