Star City, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Star City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Star City 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
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.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Star City since 2015; patterns below come from Monongalia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-68 (4), US-119 (3) 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 Star City fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monongalia County.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-68 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Listravia Ave | 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 |
Star City at a glance
| Population | 1,803 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,687 per 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 Star City
How many truck accidents are there in Star City?
Monongalia County has had 561 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Star City?
I-79 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Star City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Star City?
Truck crashes in Monongalia County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Star City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Monongalia County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Star City compare with West Virginia?
Monongalia County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Star City?
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.