Westover, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westover 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.
What stands out in Monongalia County: 1 in 58 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Monongalia County has recorded 561 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Westover since 2015; patterns below come from Monongalia County as a whole.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westover since 2015: I-68 (4), I-79 (4), US-119 (3), US-19 (3) and CR-7 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Westover fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-79 | 4 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| 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 |
Westover at a glance
| Population | 4,088 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,343 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26534) | $31,413 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26534) | $147,384 |
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 Westover
How many truck accidents are there in Westover?
Monongalia County has had 561 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 27.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Westover?
January has the most truck crashes in Monongalia County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westover?
Since 2015, Monongalia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Westover compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monongalia County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westover?
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.