Hampshire County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampshire 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
0 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampshire County compares with West Virginia
Hampshire County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampshire County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Hampshire County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Hampshire County at a glance: 12.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampshire County. They injured 28 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hampshire County is US-50, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-3 (1), SR-259 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hampshire County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hampshire County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| CR-3 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 050 | 6 |
| Us Rt 220 | 5 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| Us Rt 50 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 259 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 29 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 029 | 2 |
Hampshire County at a glance
| Population | 23,793 |
| Land area | 640.4 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampshire 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 | 2 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +410% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +27% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hampshire County
ZIP codes in Hampshire County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hampshire County
How many truck crashes happen in Hampshire County?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 28 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hampshire County?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hampshire County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hampshire County?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hampshire County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hampshire County compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hampshire County?
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.