Bridgeport, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bridgeport and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with West Virginia
Harrison County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Harrison County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 83 truck crashes reported in Bridgeport since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-58 (1), SR-20 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Bridgeport fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 29 |
| SR-50 | 13 |
| I-79 Mp 109 | 12 |
| I-79 Mp 108 | 8 |
| I-79 - Mp 109 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 118 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 107 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 124 | 5 |
Bridgeport at a glance
| Population | 9,397 |
| Land area | 10.6 sq mi |
| Density | 887 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26330) | $88,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26330) | $270,748 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +398% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | -18% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeport
How common are truck crashes in Bridgeport?
416 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 249 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bridgeport?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgeport: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bridgeport?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bridgeport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bridgeport compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bridgeport?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.