Ravenswood, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ravenswood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ravenswood and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Jackson County is lower on 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.
Jackson County at a glance: 1 in 222 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Ravenswood had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ravenswood is US-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-77 (2), SR-62 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Ravenswood fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Ravenswood at a glance
| Population | 3,821 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26164) | $45,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26164) | $137,073 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ravenswood
How common are truck crashes in Ravenswood?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ravenswood?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ravenswood since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ravenswood?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ravenswood?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Ravenswood compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 72.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ravenswood?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.