Blacksville, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blacksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blacksville and Monongalia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monongalia County numbers.
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 |
Monongalia County has lower values than West Virginia for 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.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Blacksville since 2015, this page uses Monongalia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-79 leads within 10 miles of Blacksville with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (2) and CR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Blacksville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 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 |
Blacksville at a glance
| Population | 119 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 398 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26521) | $80,625 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blacksville
How many truck accidents are there in Blacksville?
561 truck crashes have been reported in Monongalia County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 234 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blacksville?
I-79 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blacksville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blacksville?
Truck crashes in Monongalia County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blacksville?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monongalia County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blacksville compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monongalia County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blacksville?
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.