Matewan, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matewan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matewan and Mingo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mingo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mingo County compares with West Virginia
Mingo County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mingo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mingo County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Mingo County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mingo County: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 69 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mingo County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Matewan since 2015, this page uses Mingo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Matewan happened on SR-194 (1), SR-319 (1), US-119 (1) and US-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Matewan fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Mingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mingo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 8 |
| Us Rt 52 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 4 |
| Us Rt 052 | 4 |
| Us Rt 119 | 3 |
| County Rt 13, Gilbert Creek Rd | 2 |
Matewan at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 676 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 25688) | $156,780 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mingo 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +860% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -25% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Matewan
How many truck accidents are there in Matewan?
Since 2015, 69 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mingo County (63 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Matewan?
The worst month is January: 18.8% of truck crashes in Mingo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Matewan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mingo County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Matewan compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 26.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mingo County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Matewan?
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.