Ohio County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ohio 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
7 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with West Virginia
Ohio County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.2 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Ohio County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Ohio County: +99% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (55 vs 28).
Overview
Police reported 700 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ohio County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% 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 (7). Next come I-470 (3), CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Ohio County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.4% 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
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 33 |
| I-70 Mp 5 | 22 |
| I-470 | 16 |
| I-70 Mp 7 | 15 |
| I-470 Mp 1 | 13 |
| I-70 Mp 7.50 | 12 |
| I-70 Mp 11 | 11 |
| SR-470 | 11 |
Ohio County at a glance
| Population | 41,090 |
| Land area | 105.8 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,493 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +336% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 55 | +99% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +0% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ohio County
ZIP codes in Ohio County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ohio County
How many truck crashes happen in Ohio County?
Ohio County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ohio County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Ohio County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Ohio County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ohio County?
Since 2015, Ohio County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ohio County compared with West Virginia?
Ohio County records 146.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ohio County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.