Morgan County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with West Virginia
Morgan County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Morgan County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Morgan County: September 11.5% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 43 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Morgan County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-522 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- 22.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 522, Valley Rd | 11 |
| Us Rt 522 | 5 |
| SR-522 | 4 |
| County Rt 1, River Road | 2 |
| County Rt 2, Fairview Dr | 2 |
| Rt 522 - 7892 Valley Road | 2 |
| Rt 522, Valley Rd | 2 |
| Us Rt 522 Hancock Rd, Sandmine Rd | 2 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 17,780 |
| Land area | 229.1 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +309% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +59% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
ZIP codes in Morgan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan County?
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (43 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morgan County?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Morgan County compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 45.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan County?
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.