Raleigh, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raleigh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raleigh and Raleigh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Raleigh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Raleigh County compares with West Virginia
Raleigh County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Raleigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| 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 | 8.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Raleigh County sits below West Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Raleigh at a glance: I-77 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Raleigh.
Overview
Raleigh County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Raleigh since 2015; patterns below come from Raleigh County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-19 (4), SR-3 (3) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Raleigh fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Raleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Raleigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 48 | 31 |
| I-77 | 26 |
| I-77 Mp 30 | 24 |
| I-77 Mp 42 | 23 |
| I-77 Mp 44 | 20 |
| I-77 Mp 45 | 19 |
| I-64 | 19 |
| I-77 Mp 40 | 15 |
Raleigh at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25911) | $41,706 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Raleigh 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 | 13 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 49 | +284% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 86 | +48% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raleigh
How many truck crashes happen in Raleigh?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Raleigh County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 411 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Raleigh?
I-77 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Raleigh since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Raleigh?
August has the most truck crashes in Raleigh County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raleigh?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Raleigh County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Raleigh compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Raleigh County has 102.6 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Raleigh?
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.