Hendricks, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hendricks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hendricks 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.
What stands out in Tucker County: 16.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Tucker County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
Hendricks had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tucker County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hendricks since 2015: CR-25 (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 Hendricks 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
Hendricks at a glance
| Population | 208 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 662 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hendricks
How many truck accidents are there in Hendricks?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tucker County (27 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hendricks?
The worst month is August: 12.3% of truck crashes in Tucker County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hendricks?
Since 2015, Tucker County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hendricks compared with West Virginia?
Tucker County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hendricks?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.