Roane County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roane 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 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with West Virginia
Roane County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Roane County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roane County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roane County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Roane County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-29 (1), CR-29 Amma Rd (1) and I-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Roane County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Roane County) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-29 Amma Rd | 1 |
| I-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 15 |
| I-79 Mp 25 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 34 | 3 |
| I-79 Mp 26 | 2 |
| I-79 Mp 35 | 2 |
| Rt 29 - Amma Road | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Middle Fork Road | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
Roane County at a glance
| Population | 13,540 |
| Land area | 483.6 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,067 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Roane County
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Questions fleets ask about Roane County
How common are truck crashes in Roane County?
Roane County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roane County?
January has the most truck crashes in Roane County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roane County?
Since 2015, Roane County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roane County compare with West Virginia?
Roane County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roane 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.