Norton, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norton and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Randolph County: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Norton since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of Norton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-11 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Norton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 17.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 5 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 |
Norton at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norton
How many truck crashes happen in Norton?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (67 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Norton?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Norton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Norton?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Randolph County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Norton compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 44.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norton?
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.