Baxter, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baxter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baxter and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with West Virginia
Marion County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Marion County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Baxter since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-19 (2), CR-17 Baxter (1) and CR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Baxter fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 3 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-17 Baxter | 1 |
| CR-58 | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 Mp 139 | 12 |
| I-79 | 10 |
| I-79 Mp 132 | 10 |
| I-79 - Mp 139 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 133 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 135 | 6 |
| I-79 - Mp 133 | 4 |
| I-79 Mp 130 | 4 |
Baxter at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26560) | $6,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +371% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | -9% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baxter
How common are truck crashes in Baxter?
246 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 84 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Baxter?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baxter since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baxter?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Baxter?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Marion County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Baxter compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baxter?
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.