Moundsville, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moundsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moundsville 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 216 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Moundsville had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marshall County numbers.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moundsville since 2015 were spread across roads: I-470 (3), US-250 (3), CR-21 (2), SR-7 (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 Moundsville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2016 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-470 | 3 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| CR-21 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Moundsville at a glance
| Population | 7,703 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,650 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26041) | $54,419 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26041) | $137,551 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moundsville
How many truck accidents are there in Moundsville?
Since 2015, 216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (108 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Moundsville?
October has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moundsville?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Moundsville 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Moundsville?
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.