Elkview, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elkview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elkview 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Kanawha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Kanawha County: 38.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (West Virginia: 24.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kanawha County since 2015: 698 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Elkview 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elkview is I-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-79 (2), CR-7/3 Campbells Creek Dr (1) and US-119 (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 Elkview fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 3 |
| I-79 | 2 |
| CR-7/3 Campbells Creek Dr | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 |
Elkview at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
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 Elkview
How many truck accidents are there in Elkview?
Kanawha County has had 1,632 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elkview?
I-77 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elkview since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elkview?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Kanawha County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elkview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kanawha County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Elkview 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 Elkview?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.