White Sulphur Springs, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White Sulphur Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White Sulphur Springs 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Greenbrier County is lower 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).
What stands out in Greenbrier County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Greenbrier County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 15 truck crashes reported in White Sulphur Springs since 2015, this page uses Greenbrier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of White Sulphur Springs since 2015: I-64 (1) and US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
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 White Sulphur Springs fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenbrier County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.3% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 |
White Sulphur Springs at a glance
| Population | 2,154 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24925) | $67,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24925) | $177,111 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 White Sulphur Springs
How many truck crashes happen in White Sulphur Springs?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenbrier County (82 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in White Sulphur Springs?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greenbrier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in White Sulphur Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Greenbrier County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in White Sulphur Springs compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenbrier County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in White Sulphur Springs?
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.