Coal Fork, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coal Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coal Fork and Kanawha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kanawha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 1,632 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanawha County compares with West Virginia
Kanawha County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanawha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Kanawha County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kanawha County: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 24.8% across West Virginia.
Overview
Kanawha County has recorded 1,632 truck crashes since 2015, with 698 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Coal Fork since 2015, this page uses Kanawha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-79 (2), US-60 (2) and CR-7/3 Campbells Creek Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Coal Fork fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanawha County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| I-79 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-7/3 Campbells Creek Dr | 1 |
| Rebecca St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanawha County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 55 |
| I-77 Mp 83 | 46 |
| I-64 | 29 |
| I-77 - Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 95 | 29 |
| I-77 Mp 96 | 25 |
| I-77 - Mp 74 | 23 |
| I-77 - Mp 75 | 22 |
Coal Fork at a glance
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25306) | $71,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25306) | $109,034 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanawha 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 | 19 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +421% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 148 | +51% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 125 | -16% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coal Fork
How many truck accidents are there in Coal Fork?
Kanawha County has had 1,632 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coal Fork?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coal Fork: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coal Fork?
Truck crashes in Kanawha County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coal Fork?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kanawha County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coal Fork compare with West Virginia?
Kanawha County records 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coal Fork?
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.