Moorefield, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moorefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moorefield and Hardy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardy County numbers.
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 |
Hardy County has lower values than West Virginia for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Moorefield since 2015, this page uses Hardy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of Moorefield with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Moorefield fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardy County.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Hardy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
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 |
Moorefield at a glance
| Population | 2,679 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,005 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26818) | $42,173 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26818) | $137,748 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moorefield
How common are truck crashes in Moorefield?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardy County (37 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moorefield?
US-220 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moorefield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Moorefield?
Truck crashes in Hardy County peak in April, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Moorefield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hardy County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Moorefield compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardy County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moorefield?
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.