Greenbrier County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenbrier 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 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenbrier County compares with West Virginia
Greenbrier County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenbrier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenbrier County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Greenbrier County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Greenbrier County: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenbrier County. They injured 82 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Greenbrier County is US-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2) and US-219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Greenbrier County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenbrier County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenbrier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greenbrier County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenbrier County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 37 |
| Us Rt 60 | 12 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| I-64 - Mp 171 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 180 | 6 |
| I-64 Mp 172 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| Us Rt 219 | 5 |
Greenbrier County at a glance
| Population | 31,851 |
| Land area | 1,019.8 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,468 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenbrier 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +202% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greenbrier County
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Questions fleets ask about Greenbrier County
How common are truck crashes in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenbrier County?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Greenbrier County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenbrier County?
Truck crashes in Greenbrier County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenbrier County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenbrier County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Greenbrier County compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenbrier County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenbrier County?
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.