Handley, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Handley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Handley 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 runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kanawha County at a glance: 38.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (West Virginia: 24.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,632 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kanawha County. They injured 698 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Handley since 2015, this page uses Kanawha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
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 Handley is I-77, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-61-24 (1), CR-83 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Handley fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kanawha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 7 |
| CR-61-24 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 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 |
Handley at a glance
| Population | 212 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25103) | $23,264 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Handley
How many truck accidents are there in Handley?
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 Handley?
I-77 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Handley since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Handley?
July has the most truck crashes in Kanawha County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Handley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kanawha County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Handley compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kanawha County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Handley?
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.