Green Spring, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Spring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green Spring and Hampshire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hampshire County numbers.
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 |
Hampshire County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Hampshire County: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in West Virginia.
Overview
Hampshire County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Green Spring since 2015; patterns below come from Hampshire County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Green Spring happened on CR-3 (1) and SR-28 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Green Spring fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 |
Green Spring at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26722) | $75,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26722) | $353,840 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Spring
How many truck accidents are there in Green Spring?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Spring?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Green Spring?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Green Spring compared with West Virginia?
Hampshire County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Green Spring?
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.