Pendleton County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pendleton 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
0 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pendleton County compares with West Virginia
Pendleton County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pendleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pendleton County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Pendleton County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pendleton County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pendleton County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pendleton County since 2015: US-220 (2), SR-28 (1) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pendleton County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pendleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 27 |
| Us Rt 33 | 22 |
| Us Rt 033 | 10 |
| Us Rt 220 | 5 |
| County Rt 25 | 4 |
| SR-220 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Rt 25, Sugar Grove Rd, Sec 21 | 2 |
Pendleton County at a glance
| Population | 5,944 |
| Land area | 696.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,441 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pendleton 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +118% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pendleton County
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Questions fleets ask about Pendleton County
How many truck accidents are there in Pendleton County?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Pendleton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pendleton County?
Truck crashes in Pendleton County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pendleton County?
Since 2015, Pendleton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pendleton County compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 149.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pendleton County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pendleton 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.