Great Cacapon, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Great Cacapon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Great Cacapon 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 has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Great Cacapon: I-68 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Great Cacapon: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Great Cacapon since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for 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
I-68 leads within 10 miles of Great Cacapon with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (2) and US-522 (2).
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 Great Cacapon fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-68 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| 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 |
Great Cacapon at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 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 Great Cacapon
How many truck accidents are there in Great Cacapon?
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (43 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Great Cacapon?
Since 2015, I-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Great Cacapon: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Great Cacapon?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Great Cacapon?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Great Cacapon compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 45.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Great Cacapon?
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.