Jackson County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with West Virginia
Jackson County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jackson County has lower values than West Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Jackson County: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 92 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads in Jackson County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-62 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 14 |
| I-77 Mp 140 | 7 |
| I-77 Mp 146 | 5 |
| I-77 - Mp 132 | 4 |
| I-77 - Mp 139 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 128 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 136 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 138 | 4 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 27,718 |
| Land area | 464.4 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,008 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +287% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +48% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +0% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson County?
Jackson County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson County?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson County?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson County compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.