Richwood, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richwood and Greenbrier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greenbrier County numbers.
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 sits below West Virginia on 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).
The headline for 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Richwood since 2015, this page uses Greenbrier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richwood since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-38 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Richwood fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 23.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Greenbrier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Richwood at a glance
| Population | 1,607 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 998 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26261) | $33,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26261) | $74,766 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richwood
How many truck accidents are there in Richwood?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenbrier County (82 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richwood?
February has the most truck crashes in Greenbrier County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Greenbrier County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Richwood compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenbrier County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richwood?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.