Jane Lew, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jane Lew: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jane Lew and Lewis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lewis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with West Virginia
Lewis County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lewis County: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Jane Lew since 2015; patterns below come from Lewis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jane Lew since 2015 were spread across roads: I-79 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Jane Lew fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 22 |
| Us Rt 33 | 7 |
| Us Rt 033 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 87 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| I-79 Mp 84 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 91 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 96 | 4 |
Jane Lew at a glance
| Population | 399 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,669 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26378) | $71,546 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26378) | $170,947 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +701% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jane Lew
How common are truck crashes in Jane Lew?
Lewis County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jane Lew?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jane Lew?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jane Lew compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 103.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jane Lew?
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.