New Cumberland, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Cumberland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Cumberland and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with West Virginia
Hancock County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 7.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 88% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Hancock County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Hancock County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 26.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in New Cumberland since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 26.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.5% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of New Cumberland happened on SR-168 (2), US-30 (2), SR-152 (1), SR-2 (1) and SR-39 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015.
Route planning tips for New Cumberland fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| County Road - Avenue "G" | 1 |
| County Rt 11, Kings Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 66/14, Sixth St, Grant St | 1 |
| Ohio River Blvd - Ferndale Rd | 1 |
| Rt 002 - County Road - Avenue H | 1 |
| Rt 008 - Ohio River Blvd - 2Nd Amendment Drive | 1 |
| Rt 2 - 3400 Block - Main Street | 1 |
New Cumberland at a glance
| Population | 974 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 798 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26047) | $58,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26047) | $161,160 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +200% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 1 | -71% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 1. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Cumberland
How common are truck crashes in New Cumberland?
23 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Cumberland?
February has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 26.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Cumberland?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does New Cumberland compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 7.1 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Cumberland?
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.