Brookhaven, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brookhaven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brookhaven 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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Monongalia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Monongalia County at a glance: 1 in 58 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monongalia County. They injured 234 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brookhaven 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-119 (3), I-79 (2) and US-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Brookhaven fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Monongalia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 5 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| I-79 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| CR-857 Cheat Rd | 1 |
| CR-857 Hartman Run Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Listravia Ave | 1 |
| SR-857 | 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 |
Brookhaven at a glance
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brookhaven
How many truck crashes happen in Brookhaven?
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 Brookhaven?
I-68 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brookhaven since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brookhaven?
Truck crashes in Monongalia County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brookhaven?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Monongalia County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brookhaven compared with West Virginia?
Monongalia County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brookhaven?
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.