Henlawson, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henlawson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henlawson and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with West Virginia
Logan County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Logan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Logan County: 35.2% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (West Virginia: 20.9%).
Overview
Police reported 118 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Henlawson since 2015; patterns below come from Logan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Henlawson happened on SR-10 (2), US-119 (2), CR-18 Holden Rd (1) and SR-44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Henlawson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-119 | 2 |
| CR-18 Holden Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 10 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Us Rt 119 | 7 |
| SR-119 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 80 | 4 |
| County Rt 10 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
Henlawson at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25624) | $14,339 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +451% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -0% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henlawson
How common are truck crashes in Henlawson?
118 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henlawson?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henlawson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Logan County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Henlawson compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henlawson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.