Romney, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Romney: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Romney 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 runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Hampshire County: 12.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (West Virginia: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampshire County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Romney 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Romney is US-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-28 (1), SR-46 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Romney fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Romney at a glance
| Population | 1,755 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,660 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26757) | $57,212 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26757) | $201,396 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Romney
How many truck accidents are there in Romney?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (28 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Romney?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Romney: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Romney?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Romney?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Romney compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Romney?
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.