Ridgeley, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgeley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgeley and Mineral County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mineral County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with West Virginia
Mineral County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Mineral County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ridgeley: I-68 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgeley since 2015.
Overview
Mineral County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ridgeley since 2015, this page uses Mineral County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-68 leads within 10 miles of Ridgeley with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-160 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Ridgeley fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 22.8% 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
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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 4 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 6 |
| SR-220 | 5 |
| Us Rt 50 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 93 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| Armstrong St, Limestone Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 11/00, Upper Patterson Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 16, Beaver Run Rd | 1 |
Ridgeley at a glance
| Population | 574 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,979 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26767) | $92,073 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +633% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -43% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ridgeley
How many truck crashes happen in Ridgeley?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Mineral County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ridgeley?
Since 2015, I-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgeley: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridgeley?
The worst month is February: 14.8% of truck crashes in Mineral County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ridgeley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mineral County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Ridgeley compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mineral County has 19.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ridgeley?
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.