Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bath (Berkeley Springs): commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bath (Berkeley Springs) and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bath (Berkeley Springs) at a glance: I-70 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bath (Berkeley Springs).
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
Bath (Berkeley Springs) had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morgan County numbers.
26% of truck crash reports in Morgan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-68 (2) and US-522 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Bath (Berkeley Springs) fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 22.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-68 | 2 |
| US-522 | 1 |
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 |
Bath (Berkeley Springs) at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,238 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25411) | $71,349 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25411) | $238,317 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bath (Berkeley Springs)
How common are truck crashes in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
96 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 43 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bath (Berkeley Springs): 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Morgan County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bath (Berkeley Springs) compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 45.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
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.