Teays Valley, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teays Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Teays Valley and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with West Virginia
Putnam County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Putnam County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Teays Valley: I-64 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Teays Valley.
Overview
Police reported 569 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Teays Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Teays Valley with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-35 (4), CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Teays Valley fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-35 | 4 |
| CR-27 Heizer Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 40 |
| Us Rt 35 | 36 |
| I-64 Mp 45 | 26 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| Wv Rt 34 | 14 |
| I-64 - Mp 45 | 12 |
| Rt 35 - Plantation Road | 10 |
| Us Rt 035 | 9 |
Teays Valley at a glance
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25560) | $103,160 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25560) | $270,907 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +1212% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 49 | +12% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Teays Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Teays Valley?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (249 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Teays Valley?
I-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Teays Valley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Teays Valley?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Teays Valley?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Teays Valley compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Teays Valley?
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.