Harrisville, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrisville and Ritchie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ritchie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ritchie County compares with West Virginia
Ritchie County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ritchie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ritchie County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Ritchie County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Ritchie County: April worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ritchie County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
Harrisville had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ritchie County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrisville since 2015: SR-16 (3) and US-50 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Harrisville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Ritchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ritchie County) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 11 |
| Us Rt 50 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| SR-74 | 5 |
| Wv Rt 074 | 3 |
| County Rt 9 | 2 |
| Rt 34 - Approx. 1 Mile From Us Rt 50 | 2 |
| Rt 50 - Bonds Creek Bridge | 2 |
Harrisville at a glance
| Population | 1,547 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 977 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26362) | $53,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26362) | $122,454 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ritchie 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +230% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +107% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -38% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrisville
How common are truck crashes in Harrisville?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ritchie County (36 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrisville?
Truck crashes in Ritchie County peak in April, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrisville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ritchie County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Harrisville compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Ritchie County has 109.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrisville?
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.