Shenandoah Junction, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shenandoah Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shenandoah Junction 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 229 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Shenandoah Junction since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shenandoah Junction since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-51 (3), US-340 (3), SR-9 (2), CR-17 (1) and CR-9/13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Shenandoah Junction fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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-51 | 3 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 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 |
Shenandoah Junction at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25442) | $111,419 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25442) | $385,406 |
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 Shenandoah Junction
How many truck accidents are there in Shenandoah Junction?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 128 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shenandoah Junction?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shenandoah Junction?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shenandoah Junction compare with West Virginia?
Jefferson County records 31.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shenandoah Junction?
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.