Tucker County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tucker 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 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tucker County compares with West Virginia
Tucker County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tucker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Tucker County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tucker County: 16.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tucker County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
16.2% 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 in Tucker County since 2015: CR-25 (1), SR-32 (1) and US-219 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Tucker County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 16.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tucker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tucker County) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tucker County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 14 |
| SR-219 | 12 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Rt 219 - Near Moore Station Road | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 32 | 2 |
| Art 219 - 2.1 Miles North Of Rt 72 Intersection | 1 |
Tucker County at a glance
| Population | 6,573 |
| Land area | 419.0 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,952 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tucker 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +152% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tucker County
ZIP codes in Tucker County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tucker County
How many truck crashes happen in Tucker County?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Tucker County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tucker County?
August has the most truck crashes in Tucker County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tucker County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tucker County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tucker County compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tucker County has 94.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tucker 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.