Monongalia County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monongalia County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monongalia County compares with West Virginia
Monongalia County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monongalia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Monongalia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monongalia County: 1 in 58 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 561 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monongalia County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Monongalia County is I-68, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-79 (3), SR-7 (3) and US-119 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Monongalia County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.5% 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
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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monongalia County) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 4 |
| I-79 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| CR-857 Cheat Rd | 1 |
| CR-857 Hartman Run Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monongalia County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 20 |
| I-68 | 18 |
| I-79 Mp 144 | 13 |
| I-68 Mp 13 | 8 |
| I-79 Mp 146 | 7 |
| I-79 Mp 143 | 7 |
| I-79 - Mp 150 | 7 |
| I-68 Mp 10 | 6 |
Monongalia County at a glance
| Population | 108,697 |
| Land area | 360.1 sq mi |
| Density | 302 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,714 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monongalia 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 | 14 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 41 | +199% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 49 | +20% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monongalia County
ZIP codes in Monongalia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monongalia County
How common are truck crashes in Monongalia County?
561 truck crashes have been reported in Monongalia County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 234 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monongalia County?
I-68 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Monongalia County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monongalia County?
January has the most truck crashes in Monongalia County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monongalia County?
Since 2015, Monongalia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Monongalia County compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monongalia County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monongalia County?
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.