Hartford City, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartford City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartford City and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with West Virginia
Mason County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.0% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Mason County has lower values than West Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mason County: 1 in 189 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Hartford City since 2015, this page uses Mason County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Hartford City with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Hartford City fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-33 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 35 | 18 |
| SR-35 | 15 |
| Wv Rt 002, Huntington Rd | 7 |
| Us Rt 035 | 6 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 6 |
| Rt 35 - Kanawha Valley Road | 5 |
| Us 35, Dayton Rd | 4 |
| Us Rt 035, Dayton Rd | 4 |
Hartford City at a glance
| Population | 499 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25247) | $52,969 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25247) | $83,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 1 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +826% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartford City
How many truck crashes happen in Hartford City?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 81 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hartford City?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hartford City since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hartford City?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hartford City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mason County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hartford City compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hartford City?
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.