Benwood, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benwood and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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.
Benwood at a glance: I-70 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Benwood.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 216 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Benwood since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
30% of truck crash reports in Marshall County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Benwood with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-470 (3), US-250 (3) and CR-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Benwood fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| CR-21 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Benwood at a glance
| Population | 1,204 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 922 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26031) | $46,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26031) | $81,439 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benwood
How many truck crashes happen in Benwood?
Marshall County has had 216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Benwood?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benwood: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Benwood?
October has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benwood?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Benwood compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benwood?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.