Gypsy, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gypsy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gypsy 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 runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 416 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gypsy since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gypsy is I-79, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-58 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Gypsy fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 3 |
| CR-58 | 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 |
Gypsy at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26361) | $82,697 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Gypsy
How many truck accidents are there in Gypsy?
416 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 249 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gypsy?
I-79 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gypsy since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gypsy?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gypsy?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Gypsy compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Harrison County records 58.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gypsy?
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.