Hambleton, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hambleton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hambleton and Tucker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tucker County numbers.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Tucker County is lower 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
Hambleton had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tucker County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across 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 within 10 miles of Hambleton since 2015: CR-25 (1) and US-219 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Hambleton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tucker County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Tucker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 | 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 |
Hambleton at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26269) | $66,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26269) | $152,147 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hambleton
How many truck crashes happen in Hambleton?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Tucker County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hambleton?
August has the most truck crashes in Tucker County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hambleton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tucker County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Hambleton compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Tucker County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hambleton?
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.