Masontown, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Masontown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Masontown 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 runs above West Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Preston County: 25.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 227 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Preston County. They injured 94 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Masontown 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.
Road surface: 25.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-68 leads within 10 miles of Masontown with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-119 (3), CR-857 Cheat Rd (1) and CR-857 Hartman Run Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Masontown fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% 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
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 Preston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 5 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| CR-857 Cheat Rd | 1 |
| CR-857 Hartman Run Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Listravia Ave | 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 |
Masontown at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,824 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26524) | $110,855 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Masontown
How many truck crashes happen in Masontown?
Since 2015, 227 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preston County (94 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Masontown?
I-68 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Masontown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Masontown?
Truck crashes in Preston County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Masontown?
Since 2015, Preston County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Masontown compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Preston County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Masontown?
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.