West Logan, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Logan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Logan 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 |
Logan County sits below West Virginia 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).
The headline for Logan County: 35.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, vs 20.9% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 118 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
West Logan had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-119 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-18 Holden Rd (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for West Logan fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 35.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 2 |
| CR-18 Holden Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
West Logan at a glance
| Population | 370 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25601) | $47,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25601) | $95,102 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Logan
How common are truck crashes in West Logan?
118 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 64 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Logan?
US-119 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Logan since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Logan?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Logan?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Logan compare with West Virginia?
Logan County records 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Logan?
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.