Newell, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newell 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 |
Hancock County sits below West Virginia 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).
Newell at a glance: SR-168 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newell: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 13 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Newell since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (26.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 54.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-168 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-68 (2), US-30 (2) and CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hancock County.
Route planning tips for Newell fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-168, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Newell at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26050) | $50,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26050) | $85,151 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 1 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newell
How common are truck crashes in Newell?
23 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 13 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Newell?
Since 2015, SR-168 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newell: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newell?
February has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 26.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newell?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newell compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 7.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newell?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.