Point Pleasant, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Point Pleasant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Point Pleasant 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). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 81 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Point Pleasant had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mason County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Point Pleasant is US-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), SR-7 (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 Point Pleasant 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.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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-2 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Point Pleasant at a glance
| Population | 3,886 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,608 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 |
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 Point Pleasant
How many truck accidents are there in Point Pleasant?
Mason County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Point Pleasant?
US-35 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Point Pleasant since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Point Pleasant?
February has the most truck crashes in Mason County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Point Pleasant?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Point Pleasant compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Mason County records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Point Pleasant?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.