Henderson, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henderson 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 81 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 43 truck crashes reported in Henderson 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.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Henderson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (3), SR-2 (2) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| TR-640 Bear Run Rd | 1 |
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 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 531 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25550) | $49,497 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25550) | $143,394 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How common are truck crashes in Henderson?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (81 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henderson?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henderson?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henderson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mason County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Henderson compared with West Virginia?
Mason County records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henderson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.