Arthurdale, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arthurdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arthurdale and Preston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preston County compares with West Virginia
Preston County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preston County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Preston County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Preston County at a glance: 25.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Police reported 227 crashes involving commercial trucks in Preston County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Arthurdale since 2015; patterns below come from Preston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arthurdale since 2015 were spread across roads: US-119 (3) and I-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Arthurdale fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 25.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Preston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 3 |
| I-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preston County) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 11 |
| I-68 Mp 19 | 7 |
| I-68 - Mp 19 | 6 |
| I-68 - Mp 23 | 6 |
| Us Rt 50 | 5 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 22 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 30 | 4 |
Arthurdale at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preston 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +744% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arthurdale
How many truck accidents are there in Arthurdale?
Since 2015, 227 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preston County (94 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arthurdale?
March has the most truck crashes in Preston County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arthurdale?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Preston County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Arthurdale compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Preston County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arthurdale?
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.