Pennsboro, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pennsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pennsboro 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 has lower values than West Virginia for 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).
What stands out in Ritchie County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Ritchie County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Pennsboro since 2015, this page uses Ritchie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pennsboro is US-50, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-16 (3) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pennsboro fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ritchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
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 |
Pennsboro at a glance
| Population | 1,009 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26415) | $56,848 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26415) | $117,665 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Pennsboro
How common are truck crashes in Pennsboro?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Ritchie County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pennsboro?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pennsboro since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pennsboro?
Truck crashes in Ritchie County peak in April, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pennsboro?
Since 2015, Ritchie County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Pennsboro compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ritchie County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pennsboro?
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.