Rock Cave, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Cave: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Cave 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 |
Lewis County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 15.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rock Cave since 2015, this page uses Lewis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rock Cave since 2015: SR-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Rock Cave fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Rock Cave at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26343) | $45,560 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rock Cave
How many truck crashes happen in Rock Cave?
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 Rock Cave?
April has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rock Cave?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rock Cave compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 103.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rock Cave?
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.