Randolph County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randolph 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
1 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with West Virginia
Randolph County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.6% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Randolph County: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 141 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads in Randolph County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-250 (2), CR-11 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Randolph County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 10 |
| Us Rt 33 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 9 |
| SR-219 | 5 |
| Us Rt 250 | 5 |
| Us Rt 033 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| Rt 219 - Main Street | 2 |
Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 27,190 |
| Land area | 1,039.7 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,974 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +280% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Randolph County
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Questions fleets ask about Randolph County
How many truck accidents are there in Randolph County?
Randolph County has had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Randolph County?
US-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Randolph County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Randolph County?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Randolph County?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Randolph County compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Randolph 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.