Stonewood, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stonewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stonewood 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 |
Harrison County sits below West Virginia on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 249 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Stonewood had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stonewood since 2015: I-79 (2), SR-20 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Stonewood fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Stonewood at a glance
| Population | 1,748 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,054 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Stonewood
How many truck crashes happen in Stonewood?
416 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 249 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stonewood?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stonewood?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Stonewood compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
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 Stonewood?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.