Marshall County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 216 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with West Virginia
Marshall County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Marshall County sits below West Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: US-250 most fatal truck crashes in Marshall County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 216 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marshall County is US-250, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-21 (2), SR-2 (2) and 9th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-250; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 3 |
| CR-21 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 250 | 18 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 10 |
| County Rt 21 | 8 |
| SR-250 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Rt 17 - Fork Ridge Road | 3 |
| Us Rt 250, Wheeling Ave | 3 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 29,354 |
| Land area | 305.4 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +135% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | +6% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How many truck crashes happen in Marshall County?
216 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 108 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marshall County?
Since 2015, US-250 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Marshall County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marshall County?
The worst month is October: 11.6% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marshall County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Marshall County compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marshall County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.