Valley Grove, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Grove and Ohio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ohio County numbers.
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 |
Ohio County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Ohio County at a glance: +99% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (55 vs 28).
Overview
Ohio County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Valley Grove since 2015, this page uses Ohio County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-470 (3), US-40 (2) and CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Valley Grove fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 |
Valley Grove at a glance
| Population | 271 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 495 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26059) | $67,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26059) | $187,291 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Valley Grove?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ohio County (316 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Valley Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Grove?
Truck crashes in Ohio County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valley Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Ohio County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Valley Grove compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Ohio County has 146.2 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valley Grove?
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.