Osage, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osage: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osage 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 sits below West Virginia 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
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monongalia County. They injured 234 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Osage 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in 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-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-68 (3), US-119 (3) and US-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Osage fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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-79 | 5 |
| I-68 | 3 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Osage at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 |
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 Osage
How common are truck crashes in Osage?
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 Osage?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Osage since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Osage?
Truck crashes in Monongalia County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Osage?
Since 2015, Monongalia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Osage compared with West Virginia?
Monongalia County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Osage?
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.