Hardy County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardy 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
1 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardy County compares with West Virginia
Hardy County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardy County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Hardy County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hardy County: 9.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardy County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (1.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hardy County is SR-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-220 (2), CR-29 (1) and SR-259 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Hardy County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardy County) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardy County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 220 | 8 |
| Us Rt 048 | 5 |
| Us Rt 48 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 259 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 55 | 4 |
| SR-259 | 3 |
| Rt 48 East - North River Road | 2 |
| Rt 55 - Us 48 E Exit Ramp | 2 |
Hardy County at a glance
| Population | 14,335 |
| Land area | 582.3 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,585 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardy 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +643% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardy County
ZIP codes in Hardy County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hardy County
How many truck crashes happen in Hardy County?
Hardy County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hardy County?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hardy County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County?
April has the most truck crashes in Hardy County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hardy County?
Since 2015, Hardy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Hardy County compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardy County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hardy 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.