Charles Town, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Charles Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Charles Town and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with West Virginia
Jefferson County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 128 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Only 102 truck crashes were reported in Charles Town since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% 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 Charles Town is SR-7, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-51 (3), US-340 (3) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Charles Town fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 340, Berryville Pike | 5 |
| Wv Rt 009 | 5 |
| Rt 340 - Berryville Pike - Augustine Avenue | 4 |
| Us Rt 340, Berryville Pike, Augustine Ave | 4 |
| Halltown Paper Mill Loading Dock | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Berryville Pike - Old Cave Road | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Just Past Patrick Henry Way | 2 |
| Rt 340 - Mp 3 - Berryville Pike - South Of Birdlan | 2 |
Charles Town at a glance
| Population | 8,869 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,512 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25414) | $105,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25414) | $377,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +231% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +24% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Charles Town
How many truck accidents are there in Charles Town?
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (128 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Charles Town?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Charles Town since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Charles Town?
March has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Charles Town?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Charles Town compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 31.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Charles Town?
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.